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Oblique rays

Rays of sunlight that hit the Earth's surface at an angle, which can affect temperature and weather patterns.

Vertical rays

Rays of sunlight that hit the Earth's surface directly overhead, which can result in intense heat and stronger UV radiation.

Intertropical Convergence Zone

A region near the equator where trade winds from the northern and southern hemispheres meet, resulting in warm, moist air and high levels of rainfall.

Trade winds

Prevailing winds that blow from east to west in the tropics, which play an important role in global climate patterns and ocean currents.

Savanna

A tropical grassland ecosystem characterized by scattered trees and a seasonal climate with a long dry season and a shorter rainy season.

Biodiversity

The variety of life on Earth, including the number of different species, genetic diversity within species, and the variety of ecosystems.

Diurnal climate

Climate patterns that vary over the course of a day, typically with higher temperatures during the day and cooler temperatures at night.

Nutrient cycle

The process by which nutrients are taken up by plants, used for growth and metabolism, and returned to the soil through decomposition and other processes.

Shifting cultivation

A traditional farming practice where farmers clear a small area of land, grow crops for a few years, and then move on to a new area once the soil becomes less fertile.

Slash and burn

A farming practice where vegetation is cut down and burned to clear land for agriculture, which can lead to deforestation and soil degradation.

Agribusiness

A large-scale, commercial approach to agriculture that involves the use of modern technology and practices to increase efficiency and yield.

Deforestation

The clearing of forests for agricultural or commercial purposes, which can have negative impacts on biodiversity, climate, and soil fertility.

Agroforestry

A farming practice that involves integrating trees and crops to create sustainable and diverse ecosystems.

Monoculture

The practice of growing a single crop on a large scale, which can increase efficiency but can also lead to soil degradation and decreased biodiversity.

Sustainability

The ability to meet the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Arable farming

The cultivation of crops on land that is suitable for farming.

Cash crops

Crops grown for their commercial value rather than for subsistence

Subsistence farming

Farming practiced to grow crops to feed the farmer and their family, rather than for commercial purposes.

Desertification

The process by which fertile land becomes desert due to climate change, deforestation, overgrazing, and other factors.

Salinisation

The buildup of salt in soil, which can lead to decreased soil fertility and reduced crop yields.

Irrigation

The process of providing water to crops to support their growth and development.

Overgrazing

Grazing livestock on land beyond its carrying capacity, which can lead to soil erosion and loss of plant species.

Soil fertility

The ability of soil to support plant growth and development, impacted by factors such as climate, soil type, and human activities.