Urban Farming Quiz

What is the practice of growing plants on rooftops called?

• rooftop cultivation

• rooftop horticulture

• rooftop gardening

• rooftop farming

Which farming method involves growing crops in vertically stacked layers?

• layered farming

• stacked farming

• multi-level farming

• vertical farming

What is the combination of aquaculture and hydroponics called?

• aquaponics

• hydroculture

• aquahydroponics

• aquafarming

Which farming technique uses water instead of soil to grow plants?

• xeriscaping

• aeroponics

• hydroponics

• aquaponics

What is the term for a sustainable farming system that mimics natural ecosystems?

• biodynamic farming

• conventional agriculture

• permaculture

• agroecology

What are the benefits of rooftop gardening?

• Lowered heating and cooling costs, reduced food waste, and increased access to green spaces.

• Reduced noise pollution, improved mental health, and increased community engagement.

• Increased property value, reduced stormwater runoff, and enhanced biodiversity.

• Fresh produce, energy reduction, improved air quality, and urban green spaces.

How does vertical farming maximize space utilization?

• By growing plants in horizontally stacked layers.

• By growing plants in a single layer.

• By growing plants in randomly arranged layers.

• By growing plants in vertically stacked layers.

What are the advantages of aquaponics over traditional farming methods?

• Aquaponics requires less water than traditional farming methods.

• Aquaponics produces higher yields than traditional farming methods.

• Aquaponics is more cost-effective than traditional farming methods.

• Aquaponics has several advantages over traditional farming methods.

What are the key components of a hydroponic system?

• lighting system, air pump, grow medium, pH and EC meter

• soil, sunlight, watering can, pH and EC meter

• reservoir, pump, grow tray, nutrient solution, pH and EC meter

• fertilizer, sprinkler system, garden hose, pH and EC meter

How does permaculture promote biodiversity and ecological balance?

• Permaculture promotes biodiversity and ecological balance by using synthetic chemicals and pesticides.

• Permaculture promotes biodiversity and ecological balance by promoting monoculture farming practices.

• Permaculture promotes biodiversity and ecological balance by designing systems that mimic natural ecosystems.

• Permaculture promotes biodiversity and ecological balance by removing all non-native species.