10.1 + 10.2 Vocab

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Agriculture

International modification of Earth's surface through growth (cultivation) of plants and raising (rearing) animals for sustenance and economic gain

crop

any plant cultivated by people

Agricultural Revolution

a time when humans first domesticated plants and animals and don't rely on hunting and gathering

Subsistence Agriculture

production of food mainly to eat for farmer's family

commercial agriculture

production of food mainly for sale off farm

Cereal Grain

a grass that yields (contains) grain for food

grain

the seed from a cereal grass (wheat, rice, maize)

food security

Physical, social, and economic access at all times to safe and nutritious food sufficient to meet dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life.

undernourishment

Dietary energy consumption that is continuously below the minimum requirement for maintaining a healthy life and carrying out light physical activity.