ch 8 crossword puzzle

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Across
  1. 2. Farming Farming that provides for the basic needs of the farmer without surplus for trade.
  2. 3. A period of increased agricultural production due to technological advancements.
  3. 4. The cultivation of a single crop over a large area.
  4. 7. The artificial application of water to land for agricultural purposes.
  5. 8. Domesticated animals raised for food, clothing, or other products.
  6. 9. Rotation The practice of alternating crops in a field to maintain soil fertility.
  7. 11. Creating stepped levels on hilly or mountainous terrain for farming.
  8. 13. Land that is left unplanted to recover its fertility.
  9. 14. The removal of the topsoil by wind, water, or human activity.
  10. 15. The practice of integrating trees and shrubs into agricultural landscapes to improve productivity and sustainability.
Down
  1. 1. Modified Crops Plants whose genetic material has been altered for improved yield or resistance.
  2. 5. Farming Farming for the purpose of selling products for profit.
  3. 6. The practice of growing fruits, vegetables, and flowers.
  4. 10. The practice of cultivating soil, growing crops, and raising animals for food and other products.
  5. 12. Large-scale industrial farming that involves the production, processing, and distribution of food.