What is the purpose of putting gravel or pebbles in the bottom of a pot? Should they be put in a pot that contains a drainage hole?

What will be an ideal response?


It is to provide a reservoir for excess water that accumulates after watering and thus prevent the plant roots from remaining in water. One should not put gravel if the pot has a drainage hole.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. bevel-groove weld b. flare V-groove weld c. V-groove weld d. flare bevel-groove weld

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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