5-10 Flashcards
1
Q
Pollution
A
process by which soil is contaminated by chemicals
2
Q
Land cover change
A
process by which agricultural areas are lost to development
3
Q
Deforestation
A
the removal of tracts of forest
4
Q
Desertification
A
transition of land from fertile soil to desert.
5
Q
Slash and burn agriculture/Shifting cultivation
A
burning a portion of forest so that the soil there can be used for agricultural purposes.
6
Q
Irrigation
A
the process of diverting water from its natural course or location to aid in the production of crops
7
Q
Salinization
A
increasing the salt content of soils
8
Q
Terraces/terrace farming
A
method of farming used on hilly or mountainous terrain where steps are carved into steep land to provide a flat area for farming and irrigation.
