Potatoes on Rooftops Vocabulary

Front

What does it mean to change something significantly?

Back

Transform

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What term describes something that is related to a city?

Back

Urban

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What is the term for producing or creating something?

Back

Yield

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

How would you describe something that is simple and not impressive?

Back

Humble

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What do you call small sections of land used for a specific purpose?

Back

Plots

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What is the process of growing plants in an urban environment called?

Back

Urban agriculture

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What is the significance of rooftop gardens in urban areas?

Back

They utilize space efficiently and can improve air quality.

Front

What are the benefits of growing food on rooftops?

Back

Increased food security, reduced heat island effect, and improved aesthetics.

Front

What is the term for the practice of cultivating plants in controlled environments?

Back

Hydroponics

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What is a common challenge faced in urban gardening?

Back

Limited space and soil quality.