Farming and Soil Review

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Across
  1. 3. A method of controlling pests using their natural enemies
  2. 5. When harmful chemicals build up in a single organism overtime
  3. 9. partly decomposed organic matter
  4. 12. Rows of trees or shrubs that block wind and prevent erosion
  5. 13. A chemical designed to kill weeds
  6. 14. type of food grown without the use of chemicals
  7. 17. Leaves the stubble of the previous crop on the ground
  8. 19. An organic pest control process that plants a crop alongside plants that discourage pests
  9. 21. Type of soil that is dark coloured, crumbles and great for growing most plants
  10. 22. Type of soil that feels slippery when moist and will form a ball when wet
  11. 23. Growing multiple crops in the same field in the same year
Down
  1. 1. Growing a different crop in a field every year so the soil doesn't run out of specific nutrients
  2. 2. Only planting one crop in a field in the same field in the same year
  3. 4. To prepare and use land for crops
  4. 6. _______ material are the rocks and minerals that get broken down to become part of the soil
  5. 7. A chemical designed to kill bugs
  6. 8. a system of large pipes and sprinklers to water crops
  7. 9. Technique used to grow plants without soil
  8. 10. a machine that positions seeds in the soil and covers them with soil
  9. 11. Substance added to the soil to help plants grow
  10. 15. A machine that harvest a crop by cutting and separating the grain
  11. 16. device used to turn over or mix soil
  12. 18. Type of soil that will not form into a ball, is light brown and mostly mineral particles
  13. 20. When harmful chemicals build up in the food chain