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Tilling

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

The practice of turning over and breaking up soil in preparation for planting crops, which can cause environmental damage such as soil erosion and loss of soil structure.

AP course connection

Topic 5.4: 5.4 Impacts of Agricultural Practices

Unit 5

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