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M2 land use
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| mining | digging below ground to obtain ore that will be refined into useful minerals |
| logging | the process of cutting down trees to use the wood for things like building houses, making paper, or furniture |
| fertilizer | extra nutrients added to crops by people |
| recreation | activities that people do for fun |
| timber | wood used by humans for building |
| development | when people change the land to build things like houses, schools, roads, and businesses |
| farming | the process of growing crops or raising livestock |
| agriculture | the practice of using land to grow crops and raise animals for food, clothing, and other products people need |
| ore | a metal or other valuable mineral that can be extracted and sold for a profit |
| drilling | creating a hold in the crust of the Earth to pump out oil |
| crops | plants that are grown for human consumption or use |
| livestock | animals that are raised for human consumption or use |
| pesticide | chemicals added to crops to deter insects or other harmful living things |