the chemical element of atomic number 6, a nonmetal which has two main forms (diamond and graphite) and which also occurs in impure form in charcoal, soot, and coal.
a large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat, e.g. forest or tundra.
farm animals regarded as an asset
a cultivated plant that is grown as food, especially a grain, fruit, or vegetable.
rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground
an area of land and its buildings used for growing crops and rearing animals, typically under the control of one owner or manager.
the way in which something is shared out among a group or spread over an area
the partial sterilization of a product, such as milk or wine, to make it safe for consumption and improve its keeping quality.
The science, art, and business of cultivating soil, producing crops, and raising livestock; farming.
a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.
the supply of water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels.
the chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms, typically involving effervescence and the giving off of heat.
a substance that pollutes something, especially water or the atmosphere
the weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period.
a microorganism, especially a bacterium causing disease or fermentation