(HMH Mod. 5 Sec. 1)Potatoes on Rooftops: Farming in the City

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What does solution mean?

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way of fixing a problem

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What evidence from the passage best supports the point that vertical gardens can present challenges? Options: They are becoming more popular, so scientists are beginning to study them. They need to include a system for collecting water and pumping it through the building. They work well with certain types of spices and flowers that are hard to find in many places. They reach very high temperatures, so they can be difficult to tend during the summer months.

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They need to include a system for collecting water and pumping it through the building.

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According to the passage, why are beans a good fit for city gardens?

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because they grow upward and do well in containers

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What is the topic of this passage?

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Gardening

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What are some of the challenges of growing food vertically and underground?

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making sure plants get enough sunlight and water

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According to the passage, what is the relationship between pollution and raised garden beds?

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to avoid soil that may have been harmed by pollution, gardeners can build raised beds and fill them with fresh soil.

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What is the section "Every Available Inch" mainly about?

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creating gardens in tight urban spaces by growing food vertically, underground, or on rooftops

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What is a locavore?

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a person who finds all of their food in the local area

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What are two central ideas of the passage?

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City gardens can help cities become greener and gardeners become healthier.

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What is the author's main purpose in writing this?

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to persuade you that there are many benefits to city farming