Farming Basics
what do farmers grow in their fields?
crops
what part of the plant is used to absorb water and other nutrients from the soil?
roots
What province is known for growing large amounts of wheat?
Saskatchewan
What natural resource do plants need to grow?
Water
What percentage of food gets thrown away in the U.S.?
40%
What is the process of raising animals for food and other products called?
livestock farming
what is the process of plants using sunlight to make they're own food called?
photosynthesis
what province is known for growing large amounts of potatoes?
Prince Edward Island
what do farmers call the process of watering plants artificially?
irrigation
what is the most common reason for food waste?
Past date/Expired
what machine do farmers use to harvest crops?
combine harvester
what is the most popular crop grown in Canada?
Wheat
What is Canada's main grain-growing region called?
The Prairie Provinces
what is the name for the loss of the fertile top layer of soil?
Soil Erosion
What is composting?
turning organic waste into fertilizer
what are the three main nutrients plants need from fertilizers?
nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium
what do you call crops that are grown to be sold rather than for the farmers own use?
cash crops
What sweet product is Quebec known for making from trees
Maple Syrup
What farming method involves growing crops without regularly tilling or turning the soil?
No-till farming
How can farmers reduce food waste during harvesting?
Harvest and store crops properly
what is the process of growing different crops in the same field in different seasons called?
Crop rotation
what is the process of planting two or more crops together in the same field called?
intercropping
What are Canada's three Prairie provinces
Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba
What is the process of managing farmland to protect natural resources and maintain productivity?
Sustainable Agriculture
What gas is released when food decomposes without oxygen?
Methane