Vocabulary Flashcards
what is algae?
aquatic organism that have the ability to conduct photosynthesis.
what is bacteria?
member of a large group of very small living things that sometimes cause disease
what is carbon cycle
the cycle of carbon in living things in which carbon dioxide is use in photosynthesis to form food and growth substances and is later returned to the environment by respiration, decay, and burning.
what is biomass
organic matter used as fuel for the generation of electricity
what is cover crop
a plant that is used to slow erosion, improve soil health enhance water availability, smother weeds, control pests and diseases, increase biodiversity, and bring many other benefits to your farm.
What is green manure
a fertilizer consisting of growing plants that are plowed back into the soil
what is infiltration
the process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil.
what is legume
a type of plant that produces a seed pod and can fix nitrogen from the air.
what is nematodes
roundworms, diverse animal group inhabiting a broad range of environments
