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ACT 科学 - 農業と林業

ここでは、農業と林業に関連するいくつかの英単語、例えば「菌糸」、「ミレット」、「落葉性」などを学びます。これらはACTの試験を突破するのに役立ちます。

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ACT Vocabulary for Science
to harvest
[動詞]

to cut and collect a crop

収穫する, 刈り取る

収穫する, 刈り取る

Ex: He harvests carrots from the garden beds , pulling them from the soil .彼は畑からニンジンを**収穫し**、土から引き抜きます。
to cultivate
[動詞]

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

栽培する, 育てる

栽培する, 育てる

Ex: Farmers cultivate crops like corn and soybeans in the Midwest .農家は中西部でトウモロコシや大豆などの作物を**栽培**しています。
fertilizer
[名詞]

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

肥料, 培養土

肥料, 培養土

Ex: Too much fertilizer can harm plants , so it is important to follow the instructions .過剰な**肥料**は植物に害を及ぼす可能性があるため、指示に従うことが重要です。
irrigation
[名詞]

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

灌漑, 潅水

灌漑, 潅水

Ex: Effective irrigation practices are crucial for sustainable forestry and preventing soil erosion .持続可能な林業と土壌侵食の防止には、効果的な**灌漑**方法が不可欠です。

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

降水, 降水量

降水, 降水量

Ex: Accurate precipitation data is vital for developing effective irrigation strategies .効果的な灌漑戦略を開発するためには、正確な**降水**データが不可欠です。
to yield
[動詞]

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

生産する, 与える

生産する, 与える

Ex: This vineyard yields high-quality grapes that are used to produce exceptional wines .このぶどう園は、優れたワインを生産するために使用される高品質のぶどうを**生産します**。
semiarid
[形容詞]

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

半乾燥, 半乾燥の

半乾燥, 半乾燥の

Ex: Effective water management is crucial for sustainable development in semiarid regions .効果的な水管理は、半乾燥地域における持続可能な開発にとって重要です。
coniferous
[形容詞]

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

針葉樹の, 球果をつける

針葉樹の, 球果をつける

deciduous
[形容詞]

(of plants) annually losing leaves

落葉性の

落葉性の

silviculture
[名詞]

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

造林, 森林管理

造林, 森林管理

Ex: Silviculture plays a vital role in balancing economic interests with environmental conservation in forestry .**林業**は、林業における経済的利益と環境保護のバランスをとる上で重要な役割を果たしています。

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

小作制度, 分益小作

小作制度, 分益小作

to plow
[動詞]

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

耕す, 土を耕す

耕す, 土を耕す

Ex: The farmers plow the field in straight rows to optimize planting efficiency .農家は植え付け効率を最適化するために、まっすぐな列で畑を**耕します**。

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

精密農業, 精密な農業

精密農業, 精密な農業

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

アグロパストラリズム, 農牧システム

アグロパストラリズム, 農牧システム

organic
[形容詞]

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

有機, オーガニック

有機, オーガニック

Ex: The store has a wide selection of organic snacks and beverages .その店には**オーガニック**のスナックや飲み物が豊富に揃っています。
insecticide
[名詞]

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

殺虫剤, 昆虫駆除剤

殺虫剤, 昆虫駆除剤

Ex: The house was treated with insecticide to get rid of the ants that had invaded the kitchen .キッチンに侵入したアリを駆除するために、家は**殺虫剤**で処理されました。
pesticide
[名詞]

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

農薬, 殺虫剤

農薬, 殺虫剤

Ex: Excessive use of pesticides can harm beneficial insects and the environment .**農薬**の過剰使用は有益な昆虫や環境に害を及ぼす可能性があります。
to terrace
[動詞]

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

段々畑にする, テラスを作る

段々畑にする, テラスを作る

Ex: The reforestation project involved terracing the land to plant trees on the steep terrain .植林プロジェクトでは、急勾配の地形に木を植えるために土地を**段々畑**にすることが含まれていました。
to hoe
[動詞]

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

鍬で耕す, 草取りをする

鍬で耕す, 草取りをする

to till
[動詞]

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

耕す, 耕作する

耕す, 耕作する

Ex: Tilling the soil before planting helps to improve drainage and root growth .植える前に土を**耕す**ことは、排水と根の成長を改善するのに役立ちます。
herbicide
[名詞]

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

除草剤

除草剤

Ex: Proper application of herbicides is essential to prevent damage to non-target plants and ecosystems .**除草剤**の適切な使用は、対象外の植物や生態系への損傷を防ぐために不可欠です。
manure
[名詞]

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

堆肥, 肥料

堆肥, 肥料

compost
[名詞]

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

堆肥, 有機肥料

堆肥, 有機肥料

to weed
[動詞]

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

草取りをする, 雑草を除去する

草取りをする, 雑草を除去する

Ex: He weeds the garden paths to keep them clear and accessible .彼は庭の小道を**草取り**して、小道をきれいで通りやすく保っています。
mulch
[名詞]

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

マルチ, 根覆い

マルチ, 根覆い

to cross
[動詞]

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

交配する, 交雑する

交配する, 交雑する

Ex: The botanist crossed two varieties of roses , resulting in a flower with a unique color .植物学者は2種類のバラを**交配**させ、ユニークな色の花を咲かせました。
blight
[名詞]

any disease that causes a plant to wither and eventually dies

萎凋病, 植物の病気

萎凋病, 植物の病気

prairie
[名詞]

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

プレーリー, 平原

プレーリー, 平原

infestation
[名詞]

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

蔓延, 侵入

蔓延, 侵入

Ex: Effective pest management strategies are crucial to control infestation and protect crops .効果的な害虫管理戦略は、**侵入**を制御し、作物を保護するために重要です。
agrarian
[形容詞]

related to agriculture, farmers, or rural life

農業の, 農民の

農業の, 農民の

Ex: The agrarian landscape stretched for miles , with fields of crops as far as the eye could see .**農業の**風景は何マイルにもわたって広がり、見渡す限りの作物の畑が広がっていた。
granary
[名詞]

a place used for storing grains or farm food

穀倉, サイロ

穀倉, サイロ

hydroponics
[名詞]

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

水耕栽培, 栄養豊富な水溶液を使用して土壌なしで植物を栽培する方法

水耕栽培, 栄養豊富な水溶液を使用して土壌なしで植物を栽培する方法

Ex: The greenhouse utilizes hydroponics to grow a variety of herbs and greens .温室は、さまざまなハーブや緑野菜を育てるために**水耕栽培**を利用しています。

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

富栄養化, 過剰な栄養塩の蓄積

富栄養化, 過剰な栄養塩の蓄積

Ex: Efforts to restore the lake 's health focus on reducing nutrient inputs to combat eutrophication.湖の健康を回復するための取り組みは、**富栄養化**と戦うために栄養分の投入を減らすことに焦点を当てています。
millet
[名詞]

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

キビ, キビ

キビ, キビ

Ex: You can impress your guests with an elegant millet-stuffed bell pepper dish.エレガントな**キビ**詰めパプリカ料理でゲストを感動させることができます。
maize
[名詞]

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

トウモロコシ, 玉蜀黍

トウモロコシ, 玉蜀黍

Ex: In the school garden , the students proudly harvested the maize they had planted .学校の庭で、生徒たちは自分たちが植えた**トウモロコシ**を誇らしげに収穫しました。
squash
[名詞]

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

カボチャ, ズッキーニ

カボチャ, ズッキーニ

Ex: Squash adds a wonderful texture and sweetness to curries.**カボチャ**はカレーに素晴らしい食感と甘みを加えます。
logging
[名詞]

the act of cutting down trees to use their wood

伐採, 森林伐採

伐採, 森林伐採

Ex: The government imposed restrictions on logging to protect endangered species and their habitats.政府は、絶滅危惧種とその生息地を保護するために**伐採**に制限を課しました。
safflower
[名詞]

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

ベニバナ, サフラワー

ベニバナ, サフラワー

Ex: She planted safflower in her garden , hoping to extract oil from the seeds for cooking purposes .彼女は料理用に種から油を抽出することを期待して、庭に**ベニバナ**を植えました。
cauliflower
[名詞]

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

カリフラワー, キャベツの花

カリフラワー, キャベツの花

Ex: She roasted cauliflower florets with spices and olive oil until they were golden brown and crispy .彼女はスパイスとオリーブオイルで**カリフラワー**の小花を黄金色でカリカリになるまで焼きました。
seedling
[名詞]

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

苗, 実生

苗, 実生

Ex: Gardeners monitor the growth of seedlings to ensure they are ready for outdoor conditions .庭師は、**苗**の成長を監視して、屋外の条件に適応できるかどうかを確認します。
milfoil
[名詞]

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

ミルフォイル, 細かく分かれた水中葉を持つ水生植物

ミルフォイル, 細かく分かれた水中葉を持つ水生植物

Ex: Researchers study the ecological interactions between milfoil and other aquatic species to better understand its role in freshwater ecosystems .研究者たちは、淡水生態系における役割をよりよく理解するために、**ミルフォイル**と他の水生種との生態学的相互作用を研究しています。
birch
[名詞]

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

カバノキ, シラカバ

カバノキ, シラカバ

Ex: The wood of birch trees is prized for its strength and flexibility , ideal for making furniture and plywood .**カバノキ**の木材はその強度と柔軟性で高く評価され、家具や合板の作成に理想的です。
infiltration
[名詞]

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

浸透, 水の土壌への浸透

浸透, 水の土壌への浸透

duff
[名詞]

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

落ち葉層, 腐植層

落ち葉層, 腐植層

hypha
[名詞]

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

菌糸, 真菌の糸状体

菌糸, 真菌の糸状体

Ex: The hypha of the mold infiltrated the fruit , causing it to decay rapidly .カビの**菌糸**が果物に浸透し、急速に腐敗させた。
asparagus
[名詞]

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

アスパラガス

アスパラガス

Ex: Asparagus is a good source of vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy addition to any meal.**アスパラガス**はビタミンとミネラルの良い供給源であり、どんな食事にも健康的な追加となります。
vermin
[名詞]

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

害虫, 害獣

害虫, 害獣

Ex: During the medieval times , vermin like fleas and lice were rampant and often spread diseases .中世の間、ノミやシラミなどの**害虫**が蔓延し、しばしば病気を広めました。
wasteland
[名詞]

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

Ex: The community garden initiative seeks to reclaim urban wasteland for productive use .
gourd
[名詞]

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

ひょうたん, かぼちゃ

ひょうたん, かぼちゃ

Ex: Botanists classify gourds as a diverse group of plants , including pumpkins and squashes .植物学者は、カボチャやスカッシュを含む多様な植物群として**ひょうたん**を分類します。
radish
[名詞]

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

大根, 赤大根

大根, 赤大根

Ex: She sliced the radishes into thin rounds and added them to a fresh garden salad .彼女は**ラディッシュ**を薄い輪切りにして、新鮮なガーデンサラダに加えました。
hemlock
[名詞]

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

ツガ, ヘムロック

ツガ, ヘムロック

Ex: Foresters manage hemlock stands to maintain biodiversity and sustainable logging practices .林業関係者は生物多様性と持続可能な伐採慣行を維持するために**ヘムロック**の林分を管理しています。
legume
[名詞]

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

豆類, マメ科植物

豆類, マメ科植物

Ex: The dietitian recommended incorporating more legumes into their meals for added protein and fiber .栄養士は、追加のタンパク質と食物繊維のために食事にもっと**豆類**を取り入れることを勧めました。
purslane
[名詞]

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

スベリヒユ, ポーチュラカ

スベリヒユ, ポーチュラカ

Ex: They bought a bunch of purslane from the farmer 's market and used it as a garnish for their soup .彼らは農産物市場から**スベリヒユ**を一束買って、スープの飾りとして使った。
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