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But soon, it grew too well and could grow as much as a foot per day during the hot season, and as
much as 60 feet per year. It grew like this all over the South, climbing trees, power poles, houses,
etc.
While they help prevent erosion, the vines can also destroy valuable forests by preventing trees
from getting sunlight and breathe.
Kudzu plants may take as long as ten years to kill, even with the most effective herbicides.
However, animals can graze on it, so it is useful.
People make beautiful and strong baskets out of the vines, as well as paper, medicine, jelly,
syrup, dishes, since it is highly nutritive.
Answers about Chemical Reactions:
SO2 + 1/2O2 »»» SO3
NO + 1/2O2 = NO2
NO2 + OH = HNO3
Answer: Origin of nitrogen oxide:
Source
Human
Natural
Combustion of oil, coal, gas
X
Bacterial action in soil
X
Forest fires
X
X
Volcanic action
X
Lightning
X
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