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- 4. 37) What substance is used to provide plants with essential nutrients for growth?
- 6. 80) What is the cultivation of crops for market sale?
- 9. 79) What is the first step in establishing a new farm or garden?
- 11. 51) What agricultural activity involves gathering crops or plants for food or other uses?
- 13. 35) What common issue can arise from the excessive use of heavy machinery on soil?
- 14. 57) What was the name given to the significant increase in agricultural production that occurred in the 1960s and 1970s?
- 16. 27) What is an important factor for plant growth that is determined by the soil's nutrient content and physical properties?
- 19. 42) What is a substance used to kill insects called?
- 20. 21) What is the term for the process of creating new land by filling or dredging a body of water?
- 23. 66) What is a common problem in households, restaurants, and supermarkets that contributes to environmental and economic issues?
- 25. 7) What farming management strategy uses technology to optimize crop yields, reduce waste, and increase efficiency by analyzing data on soil conditions, weather patterns, and other factors called?
- 27. 6) What is the agricultural practice of growing a single crop species in a given area, often in large quantities and for commercial purposes, called?
- 28. 67) What type of tourism involves visiting and staying on farms or agricultural areas?
- 32. 29) What is an important factor in determining plant growth and productivity?
- 34. 18) What is a farming technique that involves rotating the type of crops grown in a particular field over different seasons or years?
- 36. 4) What is the soilless method of growing plants using mineral nutrient solutions in a water solvent called?
- 39. 1) What is the practice of cultivating land, raising animals, and producing crops for human consumption and other purposes known as?
- 40. 33) What is a common cause of reduced crop yields in coastal regions and arid climates?
- 42. 50) What is a common agricultural practice involving water application to crops?
- 44. 71) What is a farming method that focuses on improving soil health, increasing biodiversity, and sequestering carbon while producing nutritious food called?
- 45. 8) What is the sustainable method of agriculture that emphasizes using natural fertilizers, biological pest control, and other environmentally-friendly practices to produce crops and livestock called?
- 47. 63) What is a term for a repository that stores and preserves seeds for future use?
- 49. 54) What agricultural practice involves the deliberate manipulation of plant genetics to produce desired traits?
- 51. 73) What is the topic of concern regarding potential hazards and risks related to food handling, preparation, and consumption?
- 54. 22) What is a common practice involving regulating and managing how land is utilized within a specific area?
- 55. 36) What common method is used to determine soil’s nutrient and pH levels?
- 58. 41) What is a substance used to kill or prevent the growth of fungi called?
- 60. 85) What is the practice of growing crops on a small scale?
- 65. 38) What is a natural fertilizer made from animal waste and decaying organic matter?
- 69. 28) What is important for maintaining a productive and sustainable agricultural system?
- 71. 31) what is the physical composition of soil called?
- 73. 30) What is the arrangement of soil particles and their tendency to clump together called?
- 74. 11) What is the term used to describe a type of farming where people grow crops and raise animals mainly to meet the basic needs of their own families or communities?
- 75. 77) What is the name of the transparent, odorless, tasteless liquid essential for all life on Earth?
- 76. 49) What is the term for domesticated animals raised in an agricultural setting for the production of commodities such as meat, milk, and eggs?
- 77. 23) What is a term that refers to the legal or customary arrangements that determine how land is owned, used, and transferred?
- 78. 20) What is the term used to describe the process of deterioration in the quality of land, including soil, water, and vegetation, which can lead to reduced productivity and biodiversity loss?
- 79. 3) What is the sustainable farming technique that combines aquaculture (raising aquatic animals) and hydroponics (cultivating plants in water) in a symbiotic environment called?
- 80. 16) What farming system involves combining different agricultural practices such as crop cultivation, animal husbandry, and aquaculture to create a sustainable and self-sufficient farm?
- 81. 75) What is something that is used to protect, contain, and preserve food during transportation and storage?
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- 1. 43) What is a substance used to kill rodents?
- 2. 40) What is a substance used to control or kill unwanted plants?
- 3. 70) What is the term used to describe the process of transferring ownership and management of a farm to the next generation of family members?
- 5. 83) What is the practice of growing crops in low-density areas?
- 7. 53) What is a sustainable way to manage organic waste at home or in the garden?
- 8. 46) What term describes the industry that involves agricultural production and related business activities?
- 10. 15) What is the field of science that combines biology and technology to develop new methods of improving agricultural practices?
- 12. 68) What is a type of tourism that combines agricultural activities and environmental conservation called?
- 13. 17) What is the term used to describe the efforts and practices to prevent soil degradation and maintain soil health for future generations?
- 15. 48) What is the term for the practice of cultivating plants for food, medicine, and decoration?
- 17. 26) What is the term used to describe the ability of land to support various types of agricultural or non-agricultural activities?
- 18. 45) What is the abbreviation for Integrated Pest Management?
- 21. 64) What growing practice involves cultivating, processing, and distributing food within urban areas?
- 22. 52) What is an activity that involves putting seeds or young plants into the ground to grow?
- 24. 44) What type of pesticide is derived from natural materials and used to control pests while minimizing environmental and human health harm?
- 25. 5) What is the holistic approach to designing and maintaining self-sufficient, productive ecosystems inspired by natural ecosystems and traditional farming practices?
- 26. 19) What is the process by which soil is moved or washed away from its original location?
- 29. 59) What is a term used to describe the process of controlling and developing the use of land resources?
- 30. 78) What is a recommended technique for improving soil health and reducing weed growth in a garden or farm?
- 31. 12) What type of farming involves large-scale production for profit and often utilizes modern technologies and management techniques?
- 33. 25) What is the determining factor for determining the appropriateness of a piece of land for a specific use or activity?
- 35. 81) What is the practice of growing crops for personal consumption?
- 37. 72) What term refers to the process of starting and operating a business in the agricultural sector?
- 38. 62) What is a term for a domesticated, locally adapted plant or animal variety that has developed over time through traditional farming practices?
- 41. 65) What is a term that refers to the complex web of activities and actors involved in producing, distributing, and consuming food?
- 43. 13) What farming approach aims to maintain long-term productivity and ecological balance while minimizing negative environmental and societal impacts?
- 46. 24) What is the term used to describe the amount of output per unit of land in agricultural production?
- 48. 34) What is a key component of healthy soil that helps improve its fertility and structure?
- 49. 10) What is the agricultural practice of growing multiple crops, often of different species, in the same area to promote ecological diversity and productivity called?
- 50. 55) What is a sustainable agricultural approach that emphasizes ecological principles and local knowledge while rejecting the use of synthetic inputs and genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?
- 52. 32) What is the measurement that indicates the acidity or alkalinity of soil?
- 53. 2) What is the sustainable land use system that combines agriculture and forestry practices to create diverse, productive, and resilient landscapes called?
- 56. 59) What is a term used to describe the process of controlling and developing the use of land resources?
- 57. 69) What strategy can farmers use to increase their income and reduce their risks?
- 58. 76) What is the term for the transformation of raw ingredients into food products through various physical and chemical processes?
- 59. 14) What is the term for large-scale, intensive farming practices that use modern technology, machinery, and chemical inputs to maximize crop yields and efficiency?
- 61. 61) What term refers to the variety of life forms on Earth and the ecological roles they perform?
- 62. 47) What is the term for a structure designed to trap and retain heat commonly used in plant cultivation?
- 63. 58) What is the term for farming aquatic plants and animals in a controlled environment?
- 64. 9) What is the modern industrial method of farming that relies on synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and other technological interventions to maximize crop yields and profits called?
- 66. 82) What is the practice of growing crops in high-density areas?
- 67. 84) What is the practice of growing different crops in the same field?
- 68. 56) What is the term used to describe the condition where all people have access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs and preferences for an active and healthy life?
- 70. 74) What is the term for the information provided on a food product's packaging that describes the nutritional content and ingredients?
- 72. 39) What substance controls or eliminates pests, including insects and rodents?