Urban Agriculture Quiz, GEP-4 V4

"Urban agriculture" involves growing food in:

• a) only rural areas

• b) greenhouses outside of cities

• c) vacant lots and rooftops in cities

• d) large, traditional farms

"Food justice" focuses on:

• a) creating fancy and expensive restaurants

• b) ensuring everyone has access to healthy food

• c) promoting the consumption of processed foods

• d) judging people's food choices

"Sustainable" practices in urban agriculture aim to:

• a) use excessive amounts of water and pesticides

• b) minimize environmental impact and resource depletion

• c) focus on maximizing profits even if it harms the environment

• d) prioritize speed and efficiency over long-term health of the soil

All "edible plants" are:

• a) poisonous and dangerous

• b) safe and nutritious for everyone

• c) only suitable for certain diets

• d) best used for decoration, not consumption

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

A "nutritious" meal would likely include:

• a) mostly sugary snacks and drinks

• b) a balanced variety of healthy foods

• c) only fried and processed foods

• d) foods that are visually appealing but unhealthy

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

When you "cultivate" a garden, you are:

• a) admiring the beauty of existing plants

• b) preparing the soil and planting seeds or seedlings

• c) harvesting the crops that have already grown

• d) simply watering and maintaining existing plants

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following is NOT necessarily associated with urban agriculture?

• a) Rooftop gardens

• b) Vertical farming techniques

• c) Large-scale industrial farming

• d) Community composting programs

Examples of "crops" grown in urban agriculture might include:

• a) only flowers and decorative plants

• b) a variety of vegetables and fruits

• c) primarily trees and large shrubs

• d) mainly grass and landscaping plants

Urban agriculture and community gardens can contribute to:

• a) increased traffic congestion and pollution in cities

• b) stronger communities and a sense of belonging

• c) a decrease in the availability of fresh food

• d) a decline in property values in surrounding areas

A "community garden" allows people in a neighborhood to:

• a) compete for the best harvest

• b) share the responsibility of growing food

• c) sell their vegetables at a farmer's market

• d) only grow flowers and ornamental plants

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2