Unit 1 - History of Agriculture

Word

Example

agriculture

Agriculture has been the foundation of human civilization

produce

The farm produces fruits and vegetables for the local market

plant

A plant needs sunlight, water, and soil to grow

crop

The crop yield was affected by the drought

harvest

The farmers are preparing for the harvest season

farm

The family runs a small organic farm

irrigation

Irrigation is crucial in regions with little rainfall

cultivate

They cultivate corn and soybeans on their farm

water supply

The water supply is vital for maintaining agricultural production

domesticate

Humans first began to domesticate animals around 10,000 years ago

polite

It's important to ask questions in a polite manner

tillage

Tillage is used to prepare the soil for planting

fertilizer

Organic fertilizers help improve soil structure

pesticide

Pesticides are used to protect crops from insects

organic

Organic farming avoids the use of synthetic pesticides

yield

A high yield is essential for the farm's success

soil

The quality of the soil affects the growth of plants

rainfall

Heavy rainfall has led to flooding in many agricultural areas

domesticated

Domesticated animals are used for food, labor, and clothing

farmer's market

Local farmers sell their produce at the farmer's market

livestock

The farm raises livestock such as cattle and sheep

grain

Wheat is a common grain grown in temperate climates

cereal

Cereal crops such as rice and corn are essential for food security

legume

Beans and peas are examples of legumes

crop rotation

Crop rotation helps maintain soil fertility

soil structure

The soil structure affects water retention and root growth

humus

Humus is an important component of healthy soil

sandy

Sandy soils drain water quickly but are low in nutrients

silt

Silt soils are fertile but prone to erosion

clay

Clay soils retain moisture but can become compacted

loam

Loam is considered the best soil for most crops

greenhouse

The greenhouse protects plants from harsh weather conditions

irrigate

The farm uses a system to irrigate the fields

seedling

The seedlings need to be watered regularly to grow strong

tuber

Potatoes are an example of a tuber

hybrid

Hybrid seeds are bred for specific traits like disease resistance

photosynthesis

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants make their food

germinate

Seeds need warmth and moisture to germinate

tractor

The tractor is used for plowing the fields

seeder

A seeder is used to plant seeds in rows

fertility

Fertility of the soil is essential for crop production