Compaction of soil in a garden harms plants by __________________
A)increasing aeration,decreasing infiltration,and increasing runoff
B)decreasing aeration,increasing infiltration,and decreasing runoff
C)increasing the amount of clay,decreasing the amount of silt,and decreasing infiltration
D)increasing aeration,increasing infiltration,and decreasing runoff
E)decreasing aeration,decreasing infiltration,and increasing runoff

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Compaction of soil in a garden harms plants by decreasing aeration, which reduces the availability of oxygen and nutrients to the plants. It also reduces infiltration, which leads to waterlogging and root rot in plants. Finally, it increases runoff, which can lower the soil's ability to retain water and nutrients, thus negatively impacting plant growth.

Compaction of Soil in a Garden Harms Plants by __________________