Ag Foundations Semester Exam Study Guide Crossword

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  1. 3. An organism that lives on or inside another organism, causing harm to its host.
  2. 4. Food Food produced without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or genetically modified organisms.
  3. 5. The natural world, including the air, water, and land in which organisms live.
  4. 7. Engineering The application of engineering principles to agricultural production and processing.
  5. 8. The use of living organisms or other biological systems in the development of products or technologies.
  6. 10. The scientific study of insects.
  7. 11. The farming of aquatic organisms like fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants.
  8. 14. The study of matter, its properties, and its interactions.
  9. 15. Technology The use of engineering and manufacturing technology to make production more efficient.
  10. 16. Contaminated with harmful substances that negatively impact the environment and health.
  11. 17. Natural Resources Resources like water, soil, and forests that can replenish naturally over time.
  12. 20. An extreme shortage of food causing widespread hunger.
  13. 21. Sciences The scientific study of farm animals and pets.
  14. 22. The application of scientific principles and new technologies to agriculture.
  15. 27. Commercial agriculture characterized by integration of different steps in the food-processing industry.
  16. 28. Resources Sources of water that are useful or potentially useful to humans.
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  1. 1. The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.
  2. 2. The study of chemical processes within living organisms.
  3. 6. The science of soil management and crop production.
  4. 9. The cultivation of gardens or ornamental plants.
  5. 11. The science, art, and business of cultivating soil, producing crops, and raising livestock.
  6. 12. The study of living organisms and life processes.
  7. 13. Plants grown for decorative purposes.
  8. 18. Water Water that is clean and free from contaminants, suitable for drinking and daily use.
  9. 19. Technology Advanced technological development, especially in electronics and biotechnology.
  10. 22. Science Technology The study and application of biology and technology to animal production and care.
  11. 23. Pest Management A sustainable approach to managing pests by combining biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools.
  12. 24. Science The study of field crops and the optimization of crop production.
  13. 25. Science The study of soil as a natural resource on Earth, including soil formation, classification, and mapping.
  14. 26. Grass and the surface layer of earth held together by its roots.