Chapter 20 - Twenty-First Century Horticulture #1

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What is hydroponics?

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Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil, using nutrient-rich water instead.

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True or False: Hydroponics allows plants to grow in places with poor soil or limited land availability.

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True

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What is biopharming?

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Biopharming is the process of growing genetically altered plants for medicinal uses.

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Which hydroponic system works through capillary action?

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The wick system.

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What is aquaponics?

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Aquaponics is a sustainable farming method that combines aquaculture (raising fish) with hydroponics (growing plants in water).

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True or False: Green walls increase temperature in the surrounding areas.

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False

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Name a plant commonly cultivated through aquaponics.

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Tomatoes.

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What is the nutrient film technique in hydroponics?

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A hydroponic system where a thin film of nutrient solution flows over the roots of plants.

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What is the purpose of culling in horticulture?

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Culling is the process of removing plants that are unhealthy or unproductive.

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What is a drip system in hydroponics?

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A hydroponic system that delivers nutrient solution directly to the roots of plants through a network of tubes.