Aquaponics Quiz

What is aquaponics?

• A method of growing plants in soil

• A sustainable method of food production combining aquaculture and hydroponics

• A technique for raising only fish

• A way to grow plants using only sunlight

What do plants do in an aquaponics system?

• They grow without water

• They take up nutrients and return clean water to the fish

• They provide shade for fish

• They produce waste for fish

Why is aquaponics considered a perfect harmony?

• Because it uses only sunlight

• Because it combines aquaculture and hydroponics efficiently

• Because it requires no maintenance

• Because it uses only soil

Where is aquaponics especially valuable?

• In areas with plenty of land and water

• In areas where usable land and water aren’t plentiful

• In deserts only

• In urban areas only

What is required for aquaponics to be done anywhere?

• Access to clean water and energy

• Large amounts of soil

• Only sunlight

• A large number of fish

What is the main purpose of aquaponics?

• To grow plants without any water

• To create a sustainable food production system

• To raise fish for decoration

• To use only chemical fertilizers

What is the main advantage of aquaponics in terms of resources?

• It uses a lot of land

• It requires minimal water and land

• It needs a lot of sunlight

• It uses only chemical fertilizers

What is the primary component of aquaponics that helps plants grow?

• Soil

• Fish waste

• Sunlight

• Chemical fertilizers

What is the role of water in an aquaponics system?

• It is used for drinking

• It is pumped through the grow bed and returned to the fish tank

• It is used to clean the fish

• It is used to water the plants directly

What happens to fish when they grow to market size in an aquaponics system?

• They are released into the wild

• They are sold and replaced with new fish

• They are kept as pets

• They are used for breeding