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What are city gardens?

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City gardens are small plots of land in urban areas where people grow plants, vegetables, and flowers, often to provide fresh food and beautify the environment.

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Why are beans suitable for city gardens?

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Beans are suitable for city gardens because they need little direct sunlight or water, making them easy to grow in limited spaces.

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What does 'solution' mean in the context of problems?

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In this context, 'solution' means a way of fixing a problem.

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How do raised garden beds help with pollution?

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Raised garden beds help avoid soil that may have been harmed by pollution by allowing gardeners to fill them with fresh soil.

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What is a challenge of vertical gardens?

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A challenge of vertical gardens is that they need to include a system for collecting water and pumping it through a building.

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What is one benefit of city gardens?

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One benefit of city gardens is that they can help cities become greener and gardeners become healthier.

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What is the importance of sunlight for plants?

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Sunlight is important for plants because it helps them grow and produce food through the process of photosynthesis.

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What does it mean to grow food at home?

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Growing food at home means planting and caring for vegetables, fruits, or herbs in your own garden or containers.

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What are raised garden beds?

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Raised garden beds are elevated plots of soil that are built above ground level, often used to improve drainage and soil quality.

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Why might city gardeners use everyday objects?

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City gardeners might use everyday objects to save money and creatively repurpose items for gardening.

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