Agriscience Chapters 7 & 8 Vocab Words

123456789101112131415161718192021
Across
  1. 4. planting different crops in the same field in a planned sequence to improve soil fertility and reduce pests
  2. 7. water that moves downward through soil due to gravity
  3. 12. farming that disturbs the soil as little as possible to reduce erosion and improve soil health
  4. 14. an area of land where all the water drains into a common waterway
  5. 17. a farming method of planting across the slope to reduce erosion
  6. 18. a substance added to soil to increase plant growth and nutrient levels
  7. 19. water that clings tightly to soil particles and cannot be used by plants
  8. 21. supplying water to crops through pipes, ditches, or sprinklers
Down
  1. 1. the wearing away of soil by wind, water, or human activity
  2. 2. a chemical used to kill or control pests such as insects, weeds, or fungi
  3. 3. water held in soil that moves upward or sideways through small pores
  4. 5. the top level of groundwater in the soil
  5. 6. water that is clean and safe for humans to drink
  6. 8. the process plants use to make food by converting sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into glucose and oxygen
  7. 9. coastal water influenced by the tides of the ocean
  8. 10. a natural radioactive gas that can build up in homes and cause health risks
  9. 11. tiny solid or liquid particles in the air that can cause pollution and breathing problems
  10. 13. a sequence showing how energy and nutrients move from one organism to another
  11. 15. an organic compound made of hydrogen and carbon, often found in fossil fuels
  12. 16. water that is low in salt, found in lakes, rivers, and streams
  13. 20. the continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff