Potatoes on Rooftops Questions

What is the main message of the three posters discussed in the text?

• To encourage people to travel more

• To promote urban farming and self-sufficiency

• To advertise new farming equipment

• To discourage city living

How do certain phrases on the posters try to convince people to listen to the message?

• By using complex scientific terms

• By appealing to emotions and community spirit

• By offering financial incentives

• By threatening consequences

What were the effects of victory gardens during the time they were popular?

• They led to a decrease in urban population

• They helped increase food production and self-reliance

• They caused a rise in food prices

• They were mostly unsuccessful

Summarize the concept of "Towering Farms" as described in the text.

• Farms located on mountain tops

• Vertical farms in urban areas

• Farms that produce only potatoes

• Farms that are built underground

How might "Towering Farms" be a positive solution for some cities?

• They reduce the need for transportation

• They increase the amount of available farmland

• They provide more housing options

• They decrease pollution levels

What does the author mean by the phrase "the right kind of dreaming" in relation to the Sky Farm idea?

• It is an unrealistic fantasy

• It is a practical and innovative solution

• It is a temporary fix

• It is a costly endeavor

What are some challenges of growing food vertically and underground?

• Lack of sunlight and space

• High cost of land

• Limited water supply

• Poor soil quality

What are some ways designers and engineers are trying to solve the problems of vertical and underground farming?

• By using artificial lighting and hydroponics

• By expanding rural farmland

• By reducing the number of crops grown

• By importing more food

Summarize the important things people need to think about before trying to create an urban garden.

• The type of soil and climate

• The cost, space, and resources available

• The number of people involved

• The type of crops to grow

What is a community garden?

• A garden owned by a single family

• A shared space where people grow food together

• A garden that only grows flowers

• A private garden for commercial use