Chapter 20 - Twenty-First Century Horticulture #2

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The location where fish are raised is called the ____________ tank.

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rearing

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A media used to cultivate plants in a hydroponic system is called an:

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aggregate

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A system that uses a reservoir of liquid nutrient solution that is pumped into a series of thin tubes that slowly release the solution onto the base of each plant is called a ____________ system.

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Drip system

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A gardening method in which plants are placed every foot in a staggered pattern is called _________________ foot gardening.

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square

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System that consists of a main reservoir and a series of buckets. The nutrient solution is pumped from the main reservoir to the buckets through tubing is called ____________.

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Deep water culture (DWC)

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What is hydroponics?

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A method of growing plants without soil, using mineral nutrient solutions in an aqueous solvent.

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Define aquaponics.

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A sustainable food production system that combines aquaculture (raising fish) with hydroponics (growing plants in water).

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What is the purpose of a nutrient film technique (NFT)?

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To provide a thin film of nutrient solution to the roots of plants, allowing for efficient nutrient uptake.

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What does 'Ebb and flow system' refer to in horticulture?

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A hydroponic system where the growing area is flooded with nutrient solution and then drained back into a reservoir.

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What is the role of a reservoir in hydroponic systems?

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To store and supply nutrient solution to the plants.