commodities
what is sugar
this sweet substance is extracted from cane or beets and traded globally in massive volumes.
what is a hammer?
this tool features a heavy metal head and is used to drive nails into wood.
what is chlorophyll?
the green pigment used by plants to trap sunlight.
what are the 4 main components of soil?
Minerals, organic matter (humus), water, and air
what is a young sheep called?
a lamb
what is silver
this shiny metal is highly conductive, used in jewlery, and heavily utilized in solar panels and electronics.
a clear or metal tool containing a liquid tube with an air bubble used to check if a surface is perfectly flat.
what is the stem?
the main support structure above the ground that carries water up from the roots.
What process breaks down rocks to help form soil?
weathering
what is a baby cow called?
a calf
what is coal?
this highly polluting sedimentary rock is burned for electricity and used in steel manufacturing.
what is a jigsaw
a motorized tool with a rapidly vibrating, thin blade used for cutting intricate curves or shapes in wood.
what are stomata?
the tiny pores on the underside of leaves that allow gas exchange.
Why are earthworms important to soil?
They help create air spaces and mix organic matter into the soil.
what is the most important nutrient for all livestock?
water
this clean-burning, zero-emission, fuel source can be "green" if produced using renewable energy like wind or solar.
what is a adjustable wrench?
this adjustable hand wrench features a moveable jaw to fit various sizes of nuts and bolts.
what is glucose?
the primary sugar molecules created by plants during food production.
which type of soil feels gritty and does not hold water well?
sandy soil
what is a castrated male pig called?
a barrow
what is titanium?
this dense, corrosion-resistant metal is vital for aerospace engineering and is named after the mythical greed titans.
what is a hacksaw
a sharp toothed hand saw designed specifically for cutting through metal bars, pipes, or plastic tubes
what is phloem?
the specialized vascular tissue responsible for moving sugars down from the leaves to the rest of the plant.
what is the decayed, nutrient-rich organic material in soil called?
humus
what is a female pig under one year of age called?
a gilt