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Ciencias Naturales SAT - Agricultura y Silvicultura

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la agricultura y la silvicultura, como "semiárido", "irrigación", "acolchado", etc., que necesitarás para aprobar tus SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
to harvest
to harvest
[Verbo]

to cut and collect a crop

cosechar, recolectar

cosechar, recolectar

Ex: The farmers harvest wheat in late summer when the grains are fully ripe. 
to cultivate

to grow plants or crops, especially for farming or commercial purposes

cultivar

cultivar

Ex: The farm cultivates wheat to supply local bakeries. 
to yield
to yield
[Verbo]

(of a farm or an industry) to grow or produce a crop or product

producir

producir

Ex: The apple orchard typically yields a bountiful harvest each year. 
to plow
to plow
[Verbo]

to use a large farming equipment to dig the ground and make it ready for farming

arar

arar

Ex: The farmer plows the field in the spring to prepare for planting crops. 
to hoe
to hoe
[Verbo]

to break up the surface of the ground, remove weeds, etc. using a gardening tool with a thin metal blade attached to a long handle

azadonar

azadonar

to till
to till
[Verbo]

to prepare the soil for planting by digging, stirring, or turning it over using a tool such as a plow or a tiller

labrar, arar

labrar, arar

Ex: He tills the garden every spring to loosen the soil and remove weeds. 
fertilizer
fertilizer
[Sustantivo]

a chemical or natural material that is added to the soil to improve its productivity and help plants grow

fertilizante

fertilizante

Ex: The gardener added fertilizer to the soil to help the plants grow strong and healthy. 
irrigation
irrigation
[Sustantivo]

the artificial application of water to land or soil to assist in the growing of crops and the maintenance of landscapes

irrigación, riego

irrigación, riego

Ex: Modern irrigation techniques have significantly increased agricultural productivity in arid regions. 
infiltration
infiltration
[Sustantivo]

the process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil, replenishing soil moisture and reducing runoff

infiltración, penetración del agua en el suelo

infiltración, penetración del agua en el suelo

precipitation
precipitation
[Sustantivo]

the amount of water falling to a particular location over a specified period

precipitación, pluviometría

precipitación, pluviometría

Ex: Annual precipitation in the region averages 1200 mm. 
semi-arid
semi-arid
[Adjetivo]

characterized by receiving very little rainfall, often with erratic precipitation patterns and a tendency towards drought conditions, but not as extreme as arid climates

Ex: The semiarid region experiences frequent droughts due to its low and unpredictable rainfall. 
coniferous
coniferous
[Adjetivo]

relating to trees with hard and dry fruits called cones and needle-shaped leaves

conífero

conífero

deciduous
deciduous
[Adjetivo]

(of plants) annually losing leaves

caducifolio

caducifolio

Ex: The deciduous trees turned orange in autumn. 
silviculture
silviculture
[Sustantivo]

the practice of cultivating and managing forests, including the planting, growth, and harvesting of trees for timber production and ecosystem maintenance

silvicultura, gestión forestal

silvicultura, gestión forestal

Ex: Silviculture techniques aim to enhance forest health and productivity while ensuring sustainable timber yields. 
sharecropping
sharecropping
[Sustantivo]

an agricultural system where landowners allow tenants to use the land in exchange for a share of the crops produced

aparcería, medianería

aparcería, medianería

precision agriculture

a farming approach that uses technology to optimize crop production by precisely managing resources like water, fertilizer, and pesticides

agricultura de precisión, agricultura precisa

agricultura de precisión, agricultura precisa

agropastoralism
agropastoralism
[Sustantivo]

a farming system that combines agriculture with livestock grazing, where both activities are practiced on the same land

agropastoralismo, sistema agropastoril

agropastoralismo, sistema agropastoril

seedling
seedling
[Sustantivo]

a young plant that develops from a seed, typically in the early stages of growth after germination

plántula, brote

plántula, brote

Ex: The gardeners planted seedlings in the greenhouse to prepare them for transplantation. 
organic
organic
[Adjetivo]

(of food or farming techniques) produced or done without any artificial or chemical substances

orgánico

orgánico

Ex: Organic farming relies on natural methods and avoids the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. 
insecticide
insecticide
[Sustantivo]

a chemical substance or agent that is used to kill or control insects that can cause harm to humans, crops, animals, and structures

insecticida, producto insecticida

insecticida, producto insecticida

Ex: The gardener sprayed insecticide on the rose bushes to protect them from aphids. 
pesticide
pesticide
[Sustantivo]

a type of chemical substance that is used for killing insects or small animals that damage food or crops

pesticida

pesticida

Ex: The farmer applied pesticide to protect his crops from harmful insects. 
herbicide
herbicide
[Sustantivo]

a chemical substance that kills plants, used for destroying plants that are not wanted

herbicida

herbicida

Ex: Farmers use herbicides to control weeds and improve crop yields. 
to terrace
to terrace
[Verbo]

to create stepped levels or flat areas on sloped land to prevent erosion and make the land suitable for farming or forestry

aterrazar, construir terrazas

aterrazar, construir terrazas

Ex: Farmers in mountainous regions often terrace their land to grow crops efficiently. 
manure
manure
[Sustantivo]

solid waste from animals spread on a piece of land to help plants and crops grow healthier and stronger

abono

abono

compost
compost
[Sustantivo]

decayed leaves, plants, or other organic waste turned into a mixture that can improve the soil's quality and productivity once added to it

abono orgánico, compost

abono orgánico, compost

Ex: In early spring, Maria spread a two-inch layer of compost over her raised beds to boost vegetable yields. 
mulch
mulch
[Sustantivo]

a protective layer of decaying leaves or compost that is spread over or around a plant to improve the quality of the soil, stop weeds from growing, or to provide protection for the plant's base and its roots

mantillo

mantillo

duff
duff
[Sustantivo]

the layer of decomposing organic matter, such as leaves, twigs, and other plant material, that accumulates on the soil surface

mantillo, hojarasca

mantillo, hojarasca

to weed
to weed
[Verbo]

to rid a garden or other area of land of unwanted plants

escardar

escardar

Ex: She weeds the flower beds every weekend to keep them tidy and healthy. 
to cross
to cross
[Verbo]

to deliberately mate individuals of different breeds or varieties to produce offspring with desirable characteristics or traits

cruzar, hibridar

cruzar, hibridar

Ex: Responsible dog breeders may cross purebred dogs to introduce genetic diversity. 
blight
blight
[Sustantivo]

a plant disease that causes withering, discoloration, or death without immediate rotting

mildiú

mildiú

Ex: The tomato plants showed signs of blight, with curled leaves and brown spots. 
vermin
vermin
[Sustantivo]

small animals or insects that are believed to be destructive and are difficult to handle when they appear in a considerable number

sabandijas

sabandijas

Ex: After the flood, the basement was infested with vermin such as rats and cockroaches. 
prairie
prairie
[Sustantivo]

a flat, wide area of land with no or very few trees in North America

pradera

pradera

logging
logging
[Sustantivo]

the act of cutting down trees to use their wood

explotación forestal, tala

explotación forestal, tala

Ex: Logging in the area has led to widespread deforestation and loss of biodiversity. 
infestation
infestation
[Sustantivo]

the presence of large numbers of harmful insects, pests, or other organisms in an area, often causing damage to crops, trees, or natural environments

infestación, plaga

infestación, plaga

Ex: The farmer discovered an infestation of locusts that threatened to destroy his entire crop. 
agrarian
agrarian
[Adjetivo]

related to agriculture, farmers, or rural life

agrario

agrario

Ex: The agrarian community relies on farming as the main source of livelihood. 
wasteland
wasteland
[Sustantivo]

a barren area of land that is unsuitable for agriculture or habitation

tierra baldía, yermo

tierra baldía, yermo

Ex: The abandoned industrial site had turned into a wasteland over the years. 
granary
granary
[Sustantivo]

a place used for storing grains or farm food

granero

granero

hydroponics
hydroponics
[Sustantivo]

a method of growing plants without soil, using nutrient-rich water solutions

hidroponía, cultivo hidropónico

hidroponía, cultivo hidropónico

Ex: Hydroponics allows for efficient cultivation of vegetables in urban environments. 
eutrophication
eutrophication
[Sustantivo]

the excessive nutrients in water causing algae blooms, oxygen depletion, and ecological problems

eutrofización, enriquecimiento excesivo de nutrientes

eutrofización, enriquecimiento excesivo de nutrientes

Ex: Eutrophication in the lake resulted in a large algae bloom, reducing oxygen levels and harming fish populations. 
millet
millet
[Sustantivo]

small seeds of a large crop that grows in warm regions, used to feed birds or make flour

mijo

mijo

Ex: It was a cold winter evening, but I warmed up with a comforting bowl of millet and butternut squash soup. 
maize
maize
[Sustantivo]

a tall plant growing in Central America that produces yellow seeds, which are used in cooking

maíz

maíz

Ex: As the summer sun set, a family gathered in the backyard, grilling maize skewers alongside juicy grilled meats. 
squash
squash
[Sustantivo]

a group of edible plants that are typically harvested and cooked while still immature

calabaza, calabacín

calabaza, calabacín

Ex: He grew a beautiful yellow squash in his backyard garden and used it to make a delicious food. 
safflower
safflower
[Sustantivo]

a plant with bright orange or yellow flowers that produces seeds rich in oil

cártamo, alazor

cártamo, alazor

Ex: As the sun set, the fields of safflower swayed gently in the breeze, creating a picturesque scene. 
cauliflower
cauliflower
[Sustantivo]

the flower head of a plant from the cabbage family that is white in color and is eaten as a vegetable

coliflor

coliflor

Ex: We added cauliflower to our vegetable soup for an extra dose of nutrients. 
milfoil
milfoil
[Sustantivo]

aquatic plants with finely divided underwater leaves, found in freshwater habitats like lakes and ponds

milhojas, planta acuática con hojas finamente divididas

milhojas, planta acuática con hojas finamente divididas

Ex: The lake's ecosystem was affected by the rapid spread of milfoil, requiring management to control its growth. 
birch
birch
[Sustantivo]

a deciduous tree known for its smooth bark, typically found in temperate and boreal forests

abedul, abedul blanco

abedul, abedul blanco

Ex: The birch trees in the forest rustled gently in the breeze. 
hypha
hypha
[Sustantivo]

a thread-like structure found in fungi, consisting of a chain of cells that collectively form the fungal mycelium, essential for nutrient absorption and growth

hifa, filamento fúngico

hifa, filamento fúngico

Ex: The hyphae of the fungus spread rapidly through the soil, breaking down organic matter. 
asparagus
asparagus
[Sustantivo]

a long green vegetable with edible stems, used in cooking or eaten raw

espárrago

espárrago

Ex: I always look forward to spring when asparagus is in season. 
gourd
gourd
[Sustantivo]

a type of fruit belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family, typically with a hard outer shell, often used for containers, utensils, or as ornamental decorations

calabaza, guaje

calabaza, guaje

Ex: The farmers harvested gourds from the vine and used them to store water. 
radish
radish
[Sustantivo]

an edible root of red color with a pungent taste that is eaten raw in salads

rábano

rábano

Ex: My mother pickled radishes with vinegar and spices. 
hemlock
hemlock
[Sustantivo]

a tall evergreen tree with fine-grained wood, valued for construction and known for its dense foliage

tsuga, cicuta

tsuga, cicuta

Ex: The hemlock forest provided a dense canopy that shaded the forest floor. 
legume
legume
[Sustantivo]

any type of plant whose pods contain seeds, such as peas and beans

legumbre

legumbre

Ex: Chickpeas and lentils are common legumes used in vegetarian cooking. 
purslane
purslane
[Sustantivo]

a succulent herb with fleshy leaves, commonly used in salads and culinary dishes

verdolaga, portulaca

verdolaga, portulaca

Ex: She picked some fresh purslane from her garden and added it to her summer salad. 
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