Common Core 8th Grade ELA Question of the Day
Test your knowledge with a hand-picked multiple-choice question.
(1) A rain garden is a shallow, planted depression that collects stormwater from roofs and driveways. (2) Instead of rushing into sewers, the water sinks slowly through deep-rooted native plants and engineered soil. (3) Homeowners choose a site that is slightly downhill from the runoff source but at least ten feet from a building. (4) This simple design helps reduce neighborhood flooding and keeps oil and fertilizer out of streams. (5) After digging the basin, they add a mix of sand, compost, and topsoil so water can infiltrate. (6) Finally, they plant species such as blue flag iris and switchgrass, which tolerate both wet and dry periods. (7) Ongoing maintenance is light: pulling weeds and clearing leaves keeps the basin working. (8) In most yards, the garden fills and drains within a day after a storm.
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