| A | B |
|---|
| soil conservation | methods by which we care for the soil |
| benefit to plants | provides minerals and other nutrients |
| housing | soil provides a place for animals to live |
| animals | break down organic material to make humus |
| storage | soil absorbs and holds water |
| erosion | process by which soil is transported from place to place |
| cover crop | plants that reduce soil erosion by holding it in place |
| crop rotation | changing the crops grown in a field from year to year |
| contour plowing | farming AROUND hills (across the slope) |
| terracing | creating small, flat fields around the curve of a hill |
| composting | adding organic material to soil in an effort to enrich the soil |
