The ______________________________ Began in England in the Mid-1700s and Spread

question 78

Short Answer

The ______________________________ began in England in the mid-1700s and spread to the U.S.in the 1800s.

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Definitions:

Root

The part of a plant that typically lies below the surface of the soil, anchoring the plant and absorbing water and nutrients from the soil.

Leaf

The green, photosynthetic organ of a plant that is typically flat and thin, responsible for absorbing sunlight to synthesize nutrients.

Phytoremediation

The use of plants to remove, transfer, stabilize, and/or destroy contaminants in soil, water, or air.

Metal Pollutants

Metals found in the environment that can be harmful to human health and the ecosystem when present in high concentrations.