In central France, the legacy of Roman settlements persists after 2,000 years. As one moves closer to the center of the settlement sites, the pH of the soil _______, the amount of phosphates in the soil _______, and the number of species _______.

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As one moves closer to the center of the settlement sites, the pH of the soil increases (due to the accumulation of alkaline materials), the amount of phosphates in the soil increases (due to the accumulation of organic matter), and the number of species decreases (due to the increased competition for resources).

In Central France, the Legacy of Roman Settlements Persists After