What is the advantage of mixed plantings of vegetables, instead of solid beds of the
same vegetable?
What will be an ideal response?
An advantage of mixed plantings is that it reduces damage by insects that are attracted to plants by smell by confusing them. Mixing also works for underground pests. Roots of
pest-resistant varieties may release compounds that inhibit or kill the insects' larvae.
Sweet potato roots produce an allelopathic compound that reduces the growth of some
weeds.
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The compression system of internal combustion engines uses ____________________ that move up and down in a cylinder
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
What are ways to reduce the amount of wastewater generated flushing toilets/urinals?
What will be an ideal response?
A voltmeter is connected in ____________________ with the circuit.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What type of loads are superimposed on the building through its use?
A. seismic B. dynamic C. dead D. live