Preparation of soil is the first step in cultivating a crop for food production. The soil is prepared for sowing the seeds of the crop, by ploughing, leveling and manuring. Let us now discuss these steps in detail. 1. Ploughing. The process of loosening and upturning the soil is called ploughing.
Ecuador is a country in Northwestern South America, with a Pacific Ocean coastline, lying on the Equator between Colombia, to the northeast, and Peru, to the south and east.
Ecuador is located on the northwestern side of the continent of South America. It shares a border with Columbia to the north and Peru to the east and south. The western side of the country is located on the Pacific Ocean.The equator passes through the country 24km (14.9 mi) north of the capital city Quito. The following is a map of South America with Ecuador marked.The territory of Ecuador also includes the Galapagos Islands, which are also located on the equator about 972 km (525 nmi) west of the country. There are 13 main islands and 3 minor islands in this archipelago.he following is a map of South America with Ecuador marked. The territory of Ecuador also includes the Galapagos Islands, which are also located on the equator about 972 km (525 nmi) west of the country. There are 13 main islands and 3 minor islands in this archipelago.