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Ch 14 Vocab

TermDefinition
Agricultural Landscapes A landscape resulting from the interactions between farming activities and a location's natural environment
Agroecosystem An ecosystem modified for agricultural use
Deforestation Loss of forest lands
Terracing The process of carving parts of a hill or mountainside into small, level growing plots
Resevoirs Artificial lake used to store water
Aquifers Layers of sand, gravel, and rocks that contain and can release a usable amount of water
Wetlands Area of land that is covered by water or saturated with water
Desertification A form of land degradation that occurs when soil deteriorates to a desert-like condition
Biodiversity The variety of organisms living in a location
Salinization The process by which water-soluble salts build up in the soil, which limits the ability of crops to absorb water
Debt-for-Nature Swaps Agreement between a bank and a peripheral country in which the bank forgives a portion of the country's debt in exchange for local investment in conservation measures
Biotechnology The science of altering living organisms, often through genetic manipulation, to create new products for specific purposes, such as crops that resist certain pests
Agricultural Biodiversity The variety and variability of plants, animals, and microorganisms that are used directly or indirectly for food and agriculture
Precision Agriculture A farming management concept that uses technology to apply inputs with pinpoint accuracy to specific parts of fields to maximize crop yields, reduce waste, and preserve the environment
Food Security Reliable access to safe and nutritious food that can support an active and healthy lifestyle
Food Insecurity The disruption of food intake or eating patterns because of poor access to food
Suburbanization The shifting of population away from cities into surrounding suburbs
Food Deserts Area where residents lack access to healthy, nutritious foods because stores selling these foods are too far away
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