Community Gardens Quiz

What is a community garden?

• A private garden maintained by an individual in a community.

• A series of small flower beds located in public parks.

• A garden that is planned, planted, maintained, and sustained by individuals within a community.

• A large agricultural farm located on the outskirts of a city.

What is one of the benefits of community gardens?

• It increases the cost of real estate.

• It decreases vandalism and littering.

• It reduces the availability of fresh fruits and vegetables.

• It limits access to grocery stores and farmers' markets.

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What is an advantage of school-based community gardens over other community gardens?

• They require less maintenance.

• They provide a broader support network.

• They are smaller in size.

• They are only maintained by school volunteers.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of community gardens?

• Beautification of the community.

• Economic benefits for community gardeners.

• Improved health for participants.

• Increased reliance on imported produce.

How do community gardens typically contribute to improved health?

• By providing a space for sports activities.

• By contributing to mental and physical health through gardening.

• By offering medical services to the community.

• By reducing the need for community interaction.

What is usually the first step in starting a community garden on school grounds?

• Organize a group to brainstorm ideas

• Find out the school district's policies on use of school grounds

• Start planting the garden immediately

• Advertise meetings at local restaurants

How can you engage your community when starting a community garden?

• By keeping the project details secret until the garden is ready

• By scheduling brainstorming sessions at different times and dates

• By assigning all responsibilities to one person

• By limiting the meetings to school premises only

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What is recommended to have for successful implementation and sustainability of a community garden project?

• A large group with undefined roles

• At least 10 families initially committed to the project

• Immediate construction of the garden without planning

• A single person taking on all responsibilities

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What role do volunteers play in the success of a community garden?

• They primarily provide financial support.

• They are responsible for all the gardening work.

• They contribute to various aspects, including planning, planting, and maintenance.

• They have no significant role.

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Which of the following is a common challenge faced by community gardens?

• Lack of interest from the community.

• Too many volunteers.

• Excessive funding.

• None of the above.