Plants can help prevent erosion or contribute to erosion. Which describes how plants could contribute to erosion? a
Plant roots grow in rocks, breaking the rocks.
b
Plants break the impact of raindrops before they hit the soil.
c
Plants slow the runoff of water and soil.
d
Plant roots hold the soil in place against wind.

Hydrilla (hydrilla verticillata) is an invasive aquatic plant and one of the most serious aquatic pests in florida. hydrilla has already been introduced to hundreds of bodies of water throughout florida, hydrilla is difficult to control because it grows rapidly and survives in many different water depths and conditions. hydrilla • describe how hydrilla affects native plant and animal species. include both a biotic and an abiotic limiting factor. • suggest one biotic and one abiotic recommendation that could slow the spread of hydrilla