SAT Natural Sciences - Agriculture and Forestry

to cut and collect a crop

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

the act of cutting down trees to use their wood

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

related to agriculture, farmers, or rural life

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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