Answer:
Weeds are unwanted crops found on the soil. Weeds could grow in the midst of crops planted for harvesting. They compete with the crops for sunlight, water and other mineral resources. This renders the crops to have a stunted growth and low yield.
Weeds can be removed by uprooting them , by using cutlasses or spade to remove them or by the application of herbicides which selectively kills the weeds present .