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Ciencias ACT - Agricultura y Bosques

Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la agricultura y la silvicultura, como "hypha", "millet", "deciduous", etc., que le ayudarán a superar sus ACT.

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ACT Vocabulary for Science
to harvest
[Verbo]

to cut and collect a crop

cosechar, recolectar

cosechar, recolectar

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

cultivar

cultivar

fertilizer
[Sustantivo]

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

fertilizante

fertilizante

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

precipitation
[Sustantivo]

the amount of water, in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls to the ground, measured over a specific period and crucial for crop growth and forest health

precipitación, pluviosidad

precipitación, pluviosidad

to yield
[Verbo]

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

producir

producir

semiarid
[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

semiárido, semi árido

semiárido, semi árido

coniferous
[Adjetivo]

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

conífero

conífero

deciduous
[Adjetivo]

(of plants) annually losing leaves

caducifolio

caducifolio

silviculture
[Sustantivo]

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

silvicultura, cultivo forestal

silvicultura, cultivo forestal

sharecropping
[Sustantivo]

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

aparcería, sistema de aparcería

aparcería, sistema de aparcería

to plow
[Verbo]

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

arar

arar

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

agricultura de precisión, agricultura de exactitud

agricultura de precisión, agricultura de exactitud

agropastoralism
[Sustantivo]

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

agropastoralismo, sistema agropastoral

agropastoralismo, sistema agropastoral

organic
[Adjetivo]

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

orgánico

orgánico

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, pesticida

insecticida, pesticida

pesticide
[Sustantivo]

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

pesticida

pesticida

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

terrazar, hacer terrazas

terrazar, hacer terrazas

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
[Verbo]

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

arar, cultivar

arar, cultivar

herbicide
[Sustantivo]

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

herbicida

herbicida

manure
[Sustantivo]

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

abono

abono

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

to weed
[Verbo]

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

escardar

escardar

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

to cross
[Verbo]

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

blight
[Sustantivo]

any disease that causes a plant to wither and eventually dies

mildiú

mildiú

prairie
[Sustantivo]

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

pradera

pradera

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, invasión

infestación, invasión

agrarian
[Adjetivo]

related to agriculture, farmers, or rural life

agrario

agrario

Ex: agrarian landscape stretched for miles , with fields of crops as far as the eye could see .
granary
[Sustantivo]

a place used for storing grains or farm food

granero

granero

hydroponics
[Sustantivo]

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

hidroponía, cultivo hidropónico

hidroponía, cultivo hidropónico

eutrophication
[Sustantivo]

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

eutrofización, eutrofia

eutrofización, eutrofia

millet
[Sustantivo]

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

mijo

mijo

maize
[Sustantivo]

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

maíz

maíz

squash
[Sustantivo]

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

calabacín, calabaza

calabacín, calabaza

logging
[Sustantivo]

the act of cutting down trees to use their wood

explotación forestal, tala

explotación forestal, tala

safflower
[Sustantivo]

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

cártamo, saflor

cártamo, saflor

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: She cauliflower florets with spices and olive oil until they were golden brown and crispy .
seedling
[Sustantivo]

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

plántula, vivíparo

plántula, vivíparo

milfoil
[Sustantivo]

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

mil hojas, milfoíl

mil hojas, milfoíl

birch
[Sustantivo]

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

abedul, betula

abedul, betula

infiltration
[Sustantivo]

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

infiltración, percolación

infiltración, percolación

duff
[Sustantivo]

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

hojarasca, materia orgánica descompuesta

hojarasca, materia orgánica descompuesta

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, hifas

hifa, hifas

asparagus
[Sustantivo]

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

espárrago

espárrago

Ex: She served a side dish of asparagus seasoned with garlic and parmesan cheese .
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

wasteland
[Sustantivo]

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

desierto, terreno baldío

desierto, terreno baldío

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, mate

calabaza, mate

radish
[Sustantivo]

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

rábano

rábano

hemlock
[Sustantivo]

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

tsuga, pino de hemlock

tsuga, pino de hemlock

legume
[Sustantivo]

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

legumbre

legumbre

Ex: The dietitian recommended incorporating legumes into their meals for added protein and fiber .
purslane
[Sustantivo]

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

portulaca, verdolaga

portulaca, verdolaga

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