Across
- 5. in agriculture rely on the use of isotopes and radiation techniques to combat pests and diseases increased crop production.
- 8. Nuclear energy protects ___ by producing massive amounts of carbon-free electricity.
- 9. Unlike solar and wind energy ______ _____ can be generated at any time throughout the day.
- 10. ____ ___ in agriculture is the process of using radiation to change the characteristics of genes in plants, seeds and organisms.
Down
- 1. Nuclear techniques are now used in many countries to help maintain healthy soil and water systems.
- 2. Radioisotope tracers are used to follow the path of the food in animals' digestive systems and helps determine the nutritional value of the feed.
- 3. ______ ____ can diagnose harmful pathogens in animals early so we can vaccinate them and eliminate the widespread of diseases.
- 4. ___ radioactive and safe disposal is very difficult and expensive.
- 6. Five thousand farmers in Benin are in the process of using nuclear technology to ____ soil and water balance.
- 7. Helps improve the productivity of the entire food chain.
