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Across
  1. 3. up soil to prepare for planting (Plowing)
  2. 5. warming of the Earth's atmosphere due to increased greenhouse gases (Greenhouse effect)
  3. 6. the soil to prepare for planting (Tillage)
  4. 8. chemicals used in agriculture (Agrochemicals)
  5. 10. young plants from one location to another (Transplantation)
  6. 13. the type of crops grown on a particular area of land (Crop rotation) Choosing the best seeds to grow for optimal results (Seed selection)
  7. 14. utilized to remove unwanted plants from fields (Weed control)
  8. 15. capacity to provide nutrients to plants (Soil fertility)
  9. 16. nutrients to soil to encourage growth (Fertilizers) Providing water to crops using artificial means (Irrigation)
  10. 17. by which crops extract energy from the sun (Photosynthesis)
Down
  1. 1. soil to determine nutrient levels (Soil analysis)
  2. 2. to soil caused by wind or water (Soil erosion) Collecting crops for market or personal use (Harvesting)
  3. 4. organic matter to create fertilizer (Composting)
  4. 7. amount of crops produced in a given area (Crop yield)
  5. 9. an organic material to the soil surface to retain moisture (Mulching)
  6. 11. process by which soil microorganisms convert nitrogen into a form plants can use (Nitrogen fixation)
  7. 12. used to prevent or eliminate pests from crops (Pesticides)