Aquaponics and Hydroponics Checkpoint-Honors

What is the main purpose of the fish in an aquaponics system?

• To provide oxygen for the plants

• To produce waste that becomes nutrients for the plants

• To eat the plants

• To control the water temperature

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Which of the following is a benefit of aquaponics?

• Requires a lot of soil

• Uses less water than traditional farming

• Needs chemical fertilizers

• Produces more waste

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In the nitrogen cycle of an aquaponics system, what role do bacteria play?

• They convert fish waste into plant nutrients

• They provide oxygen to the fish

• They produce carbon dioxide

• They absorb sunlight

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Which of the following is NOT a component of an aquaponics system?

• Fish tank

• Grow bed

• Soil

• Water pump

Which component is essential for circulating water in an active hydroponics system?

• Air pump

• Water pump

• Heater

• Light

Which component is essential for circulating water in a passive hydroponics system?

• Air pump

• Water pump

• Heater

• Gravity

What is a key advantage of using hydroponics over traditional soil farming?

• Requires more space

• Uses less water

• Needs more sunlight

• Increases soil erosion

Which of the following is a disadvantage of hydroponics?

• Has to be constantly monitored

• High initial setup cost

• Relies on a power system

• All choices are correct

Which of the following is a key difference between aquaponics and hydroponics?

• Aquaponics uses soil as a growing medium, while hydroponics does not.

• Hydroponics uses only water as a growing medium, while aquaponics integrates fish to enrich the water with nutrients.

• Hydroponics requires daily watering, while aquaponics does not.

• Aquaponics systems are typically smaller than hydroponics systems.

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A system of aquaculture in which the waste produced by farmed fish or other aquatic animals supplies nutrients for plants grown hydroponically.

• Marine Reserve

• Aquaculture

• Aquaponics

• Overharvesting

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