Which of the following is a tool used for loosening and turning the soil?
∙ The process of loosening and turning the soil is termed as tilling or ploughing. A plough, an ancient wood tool, is used for ploughing.
∙ Cutting down the mature crops close to the ground is called harvesting. It is done by a modern harvesting machine known as a harvester.
∙ Weeds are unwanted plants that grow along with the crops. They are removed by using the weed harrow or weedicides.
∙ Process of putting seeds in the soil is called sowing. It is done by using an instrument called seed drill.