Grade 5 - Social Sciences - Crop Farming in SA - Crossword (CAPS Aligned)

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Across
  1. 1. Turning soil to prepare it for planting. (ploughing)
  2. 5. Figure used to keep birds away from fields. (scarecrow)
  3. 7. A crop that is grown for its oil-rich seeds. (sunflower)
  4. 8. A drought-resistant grain used for food and beer. (sorghum)
  5. 9. Lack of rain that affects crops. (drought)
  6. 10. Fruit used to make wine, which is grown largely in the Western Cape. (grapes)
  7. 12. A type of farming that does not use synthetic chemicals. (organic)
  8. 14. A person who grows crops or raises animals. (farmer)
Down
  1. 1. Insects or animals that damage crops. (pests)
  2. 2. Nutrient-rich substance added to soil. (fertiliser)
  3. 3. Gathering ripe crops. (harvesting)
  4. 4. Area of land where crops are planted. (fields)
  5. 6. A tall plant grown in KwaZulu-Natal for sweet products. (sugarcane)
  6. 11. A staple grain crop that is grown widely across South Africa.(maize)
  7. 13. Bringing water to crops through channels or sprinklers. (irrigation)