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agroecosystem
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An agricultural ecosystem
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monoculture
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The cultivation of a single crop in an area
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pest
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Any plant, animal, or other organism that causes illness, harm, or annoyance to humans
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natural fertilizer
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Plant Nutrients that have been obtained from natural sources and have not been chemically altered by humans
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synthetic fertilizer
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Fertilizers that are manufactured using chemical processes
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leaching
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The process by which nutrients are removed from the soil as water passes through it
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pesticide
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A substance used to kill a pest
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broad-spectrum pesticide
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A pesticide that is effective against many types of pest
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narrow-spectrum pesticide
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A pesticide that is effective against only a few types of pest
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bioaccumulation
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The concentration of a substance, such as a pesticide, in the body of an organism
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bioamplification
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The increase in concentration of a substance, such as a pesticide, as it moves higher up the food web
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organic farming
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The system of agriculture that relies on non-synthetic pesticides and fertilizers
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integrated pest management (IPM)
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A strategy to control pests that uses a combination of physical, chemical, and biological controls
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