Unit 9 Land Management

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What is no-till farming?

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A farming practice where seeds of the next crop are planted alongside the remains of the previous crop to decrease erosion.

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What are the main ways we use land?

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Agriculture, Development, Mining - all of these are ways we use land.

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What are monocultures?

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The large-scale planting of one single crop species.

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What is the Green Revolution?

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A period when scientists from developed nations introduced new farming methods into the developing world to increase crop production.

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What is deforestation?

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The clearing of land to be used for other purposes.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water.

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What is desertification?

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The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.

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What is sustainable agriculture?

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Farming practices that meet current food needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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What is crop rotation?

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The practice of alternating the types of crops grown in a particular area to improve soil health and reduce pests.

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What is irrigation?

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The artificial application of water to soil or land to assist in the growing of crops.