Potatoes on Rooftops

What are the benefits of growing food on rooftops?

• Increases green space, reduces heat, and provides fresh produce.

• Decreases air quality and increases noise pollution.

• Requires more water and resources than traditional farming.

• Eliminates the need for transportation of food.

What is urban gardening?

• Growing plants in rural areas, often in large fields.

• Growing plants in urban areas, often in small spaces.

• Growing plants indoors, regardless of location.

• Growing plants in greenhouses only.

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What do plants need to grow?

• Water, sunlight, and soil.

• Air and darkness.

• Only water and soil.

• Sunlight and rocks.

What is the most common and dangerous contaminant found in the environment?

• Arsenic

• Lead

• Mercury

• Cadmium

What is the significance of community gardens?

• They promote community engagement and provide access to fresh food.

• They are primarily used for decorative purposes.

• They reduce the need for urban parks.

• They are a source of income for local farmers.

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How can urban gardening help the environment?

• It can reduce air pollution, lower temperatures, and support biodiversity.

• It increases traffic congestion in urban areas.

• It leads to higher energy consumption in cities.

• It promotes the use of chemical fertilizers.

What is a vertical garden?

• A garden that grows on the side of buildings.

• A garden that is planted underground.

• A garden that consists only of flowers.

• A garden that is designed for indoor use.

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What are the ingredients of a great community garden?

• Seeds, soil, sunlight, and tools.

• Tools, water, rest spots, and shared knowledge.

• Fertilizer, pesticides, and garden gnomes.

• Plants, rocks, and decorative items.

What is photosynthesis?

• The process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into food.

• A method used by animals to breathe in oxygen.

• The way in which plants absorb nutrients from the soil.

• A technique for growing plants in artificial light.

What is the role of sunlight in plant growth?

• Sunlight is essential for photosynthesis, which helps plants make food.

• Sunlight provides warmth that helps plants grow faster.

• Sunlight is used by plants to absorb water from the soil.

• Sunlight helps plants to produce oxygen during the night.