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monoculture
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using land to grow one crop only.
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cultivation
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to work on the land in preperation of raising crops
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irrigation
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adding water to land to assist in the production of crops.
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aquifers
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A layer of earth, gravel, or porous stone that yields water
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eutrophication
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excessive nutrients in a lake or other body of water, usually caused by runoff of nutrients from the land
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petroleum
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oil in its raw, unrefined form
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sustainable
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minimal long-term effect on the environment
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agroecology
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the science of ecology applied to the design, development, and management of agriculture
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hybrid
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an offspring of two animals or plants of different races, breeds, varieties, species, or genera.
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fossil fuels
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Coal, petroleum, and natural gas.
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