To selectively remove soil toxins from regions affected by Hurricane Katrina, some residents are growing sunflowers and other plants in their yards. Once mature, the plants are pulled and safely stored with other contaminated wastes. This is an example of
A) biological augmentation.
B) reducing primary production.
C) lowering production efficiency.
D) bioremediation.
E) arresting nutrient cycling.

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The process described in the scenario is an example of bioremediation, where plants are grown to absorb or remove soil toxins, and then safely stored or disposed of.

To Selectively Remove Soil Toxins from Regions Affected by Hurricane