Agriculture Key Words 0.0 / 5 ? Environmental Science/StudiesAgriculture Key WordsA2/A-levelAQA Created by: Kristen-Anne BowenCreated on: 23-03-14 15:44 A chemical used to kill pest species pesticide 1 of 16 The living organisms, physical processes and their interactions in a farming system agroecosystems 2 of 16 Living organisms biota 3 of 16 The combined movement of water into the atmosphere from the evaporation from surfaces and the transpiration from leaves evapotranspiration 4 of 16 The hybrid vigour produced by breeding between two organisms not closely related Heterosis 5 of 16 A pest that is normally present Endemic Pest 6 of 16 A pest that is not normally present but may become a serious pest when the population suddenly increases Epidemic pest 7 of 16 The property of a substance dissolving in lipids Liposoluble 8 of 16 A substance that is absorbed and transported throughout an organism Systemic 9 of 16 The growth of a single type of crop, usually over a large area monoculture 10 of 16 A plant nutrient needed in large amounts E.G N, P, K Macronutrient 11 of 16 A plant nutrient needed in small amounts Micronutrient 12 of 16 The colloidal material in soil that is the end product of the decomposition of dead organic matter Humus 13 of 16 Agriculture where the maximum total yield is achieved by distributing the inputs over the total available area. extensive agriculture 14 of 16 Agriculture where high yield are achieved by using large inputs per unit area Intensive agriculture 15 of 16 universal soil loss equation USLE 16 of 16
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