In This Lesson You Will…

  • Explain the function of a soil moisture sensor and describe how to interpret readings.
  • List and describe ways that soil moisture can affect not only local plants but regional climate.
  • Summarize how soil temperature changes both seasonally and diurnally and relate soil temperature to the success of regional plants.

SS.6.G.3.1: Explain how the physical landscape has affected the development of agriculture and industry in the ancient world.
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