Vertical Farming Quiz

What is vertical farming?

• Farming on underground surfaces

• Farming on inclined surfaces

• Farming on vertical surfaces

• Farming on horizontal surfaces

What is the main problem that vertical farming can solve?

• Climate change

• Deforestation

• Food production for growing population

• Soil degradation

What is Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) in vertical farming?

• A practice to provide optimal conditions for plants

• A practice to control pests in farms

• A practice to increase land usage in farms

• A practice to reduce water usage in farms

What is the benefit of vertical farming in terms of water and land usage?

• Uses 98% less water and 99% less land

• Uses 98% more water and 99% more land

• Uses 50% more water and 50% more land

• Uses 50% less water and 50% less land

What is the main advantage of vertical farming in urban areas?

• Reduced production overall

• Increased dependence on weather

• Increased food demand

• Reduced space required

What is the main advantage of vertical farming in terms of food safety?

• Increased risk of food recalls

• Increased risk of farming diseases

• Near laboratory conditions

• Introduction of contaminants

Which of the following is an example of vertical farming in the past?

• Babylonian Hanging Gardens

• Aztecan Chinampas

• Frehcn and Dutch farmers developed ways to grow warmer-climate fruits against stone walls

• All of the above

What is the main advantage of vertical farming in terms of food deserts?

• Increased food deserts

• Increased access to fresh foods

• Increased shipping and warehousing process

• Increased unhealthy food options

What is the main benefit of using hydroponics in vertical farming?

• Increased use of pesticides

• Reduced water usage

• Increased soil erosion

• Reduced crop yield

Can vertical farms completely solve the world's food production problems? What's your opinion? Tell us how you think about it.