CM4 FK1 Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
weathering | the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces |
erosion | the process by which wind and moving water carry away bits of rock and other material |
humus | top soil containing rotting plants and animal materials |
fertile | soil that has the nutrients to grow many plants |
texture | the property of soil that can be observed by the sense of touch |
soil conservation | the saving of soil |
contour plowing | plowing around a hill to reduce erosion |
strip cropping | the practice of planting one or more crops between rows of other crops to control erosion |
terracing | a farming method used on steep hillside to control erosion |
ecosystem | a community of living organisms and their interrelated physical and chemical environment |
succession | a gradual change of an existing ecosystem into another ecosystem |
reclamation | the repairing of some of the damage done to an ecosystem |
conservation | the careful management and responsible use of natural resources |
preservation | the protection of an area |
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