Unit 5 Modules 36/37 Vocab

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  1. 6. Revolution A period of agricultural innovation beginning in the mid-1900s that increased crop yields through high-yield seeds, fertilizers, irrigation, pesticides, and mechanization.
  2. 9. Chemicals used in farming to increase production, including fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides.
  3. 11. A plant or animal produced by crossing two different varieties or breeds, often to improve yield, resistance, or quality.
  4. 12. drill A farming invention that planted seeds in evenly spaced rows at the correct depth, improving crop growth and reducing wasted seed.
  5. 13. salinity The amount of salt present in the soil. High soil salinity can make it difficult for crops to grow.
  6. 15. A starchy root crop grown mainly in tropical regions; an important food source in parts of Africa, Latin America, and Asia.
  7. 17. A hand tool with a curved blade used to cut grain, grass, or other crops before mechanized harvesting.
  8. 18. contamination Pollution or damage to air, water, or soil caused by harmful substances, including agricultural chemicals or waste.
  9. 20. Growing two crops on the same land in the same year.
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  1. 1. Agricultural Revolution A period of agricultural change beginning in Europe in the 1700s that increased food production through new technology, improved farming methods, and greater use of land and labor efficiency.
  2. 2. A drought-tolerant cereal grain often grown in dry or semiarid regions.
  3. 3. Native to or commonly found in a specific place or region.
  4. 4. A chemical used to kill or control pests that damage crops.
  5. 5. reaper A machine used to cut and harvest grain more efficiently than human labor alone.
  6. 7. A chemical used to kill or control unwanted plants or weeds.
  7. 8. breeding The intentional breeding of different plant or animal varieties to produce desired traits.
  8. 10. salinization The buildup of salts in soil, often caused by irrigation in dry regions, which can reduce soil fertility.
  9. 14. crop A locally important crop that receives little scientific research, investment, or commercial development compared to major global crops.
  10. 16. fertilizer Human-made fertilizer that adds nutrients to soil to increase crop yields.
  11. 19. Growing more than one crop on the same land during a year or growing multiple crops together to increase production.