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Watering the crops is called

A

sowing

B

manuring

C

tilling

D

irrigation

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understand the Question**: The question asks for the term used for the process of watering crops. 2. **Identify the Options**: The options provided are: - Sowing - Manuring - Tilling - Irrigation 3. **Define Each Term**: - **Sowing**: This is the process of scattering seeds on the ground for growth. It involves placing seeds into the soil. - **Manuring**: This refers to the addition of manure to the soil to provide essential nutrients that plants need for growth. - **Tilling**: This is the mechanical manipulation of the soil to prepare it for planting. It involves turning and loosening the soil. - **Irrigation**: This is the process of supplying water to crops to help them grow. 4. **Analyze the Definitions**: - From the definitions, we can see that sowing, manuring, and tilling do not involve watering the crops. - Irrigation specifically refers to the act of watering crops. 5. **Select the Correct Answer**: Based on the definitions, the correct answer to the question "Watering the crops is called" is **Irrigation**. **Final Answer**: Watering the crops is called **Irrigation**. ---
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