Green Revolution & Sustainable Agriculture Crossword
Across
- 3. method that forms steps to prevent erosion
- 5. water source depleted by heavy irrigation
- 6. in variety of species caused by monoculture farming
- 12. method that reduces soil disturbance
- 15. order of nutrients listed on fertilizer bags
- 16. supplied to crops through artificial systems
- 17. nutrients in water causing algal blooms
Down
- 1. used to kill unwanted plants
- 2. of agricultural intensification beginning in the mid twentieth century
- 4. along land contours to reduce soil erosion
- 7. deep into soil and turning it over
- 8. focused on long term soil health and soil quality
- 9. soil through stirring digging plowing and cultivating
- 10. with only one crop species reducing biodiversity
- 11. of trees or plants used to reduce soil erosion
- 13. used to kill pests
- 14. that improves soil fertility and reduces pests