Hydroponics Quiz

What is the Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) in hydroponics?

• A traditional soil-based cultivation method

• A soil-free method of plant cultivation that uses nutrient-rich solutions

• A method that relies on high water usage for plant growth

• A technique that uses dry nutrients only

What are the benefits of using the Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) according to the article?

• It allows growers to achieve high yields with minimal water and nutrient usage

• It requires extensive use of soil and fertilizers

• It is a method that is only suitable for seasonal crops

• It is a less efficient method compared to traditional gardening

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What is the main advantage of hydroponics?

• It is a more complicated method than traditional gardening

• It provides a way to grow plants that need less sunlight

• It is a smarter way to grow plants without soil

• It uses more nutrients than traditional gardening methods

What does the article suggest about traditional gardening methods compared to hydroponics?

• Traditional gardening is hassle-free and has no limitations

• Hydroponics is considered to have hassles and limitations

• Traditional gardening methods have hassles and limitations

• There is no difference between traditional gardening and hydroponics

What is Hydroponics?

• A traditional farming system that uses soil

• A method of growing plants without soil

• A technique for water conservation only

• A modern system that requires more water than traditional agriculture

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What does the Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) use to circulate nutrient solution?

• Deep water channels

• Shallow channels

• Large reservoirs

• Soil beds

What is the primary function of the air stone/air pump in an NFT system?

• To provide aeration and oxygenation to the nutrient solution

• To filter the nutrient solution

• To heat the nutrient solution

• To add more nutrients to the solution

What can be considered equivalent to fertilizer in traditional agriculture within the Nutrient Film Technique system?

• The water pump

• The air stone

• The grow trays

• The nutrient solution

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What are the key elements of the nutrient solution in hydroponics?

• Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen

• Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium

• Calcium, magnesium, and sulfur

• Iron, manganese, and copper

What percentage of water savings do NFT systems typically achieve over traditional farming?

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

• 100%