Aquaponic vs. Hydroponic Quiz

What is aquaponics?

• The culture of fish and plants in recirculating systems

• The cultivation of plants without soil

• The process of removing toxic waste products from water

• The production of fish in large volumes of water

What is the purpose of integrated systems in aquaponics?

• To raise large quantities of fish

• To remove toxic waste products

• To grow additional crops using by-products

• To reduce water exchange in the system

How do plants in aquaponic systems obtain nutrients?

• From the fish excretions

• From the water exchange

• From the soil

• From the air

What are the benefits of aquaponic systems?

• Reduced discharge to the environment

• Minimized water exchange

• Elimination of separate biofilters

• All of the above

Which of the following is an advantage to growing plants hydroponically?

• Controls nutrient needs for the growing crop

• Eliminates the need for manual pollination of the plants

• No limit to the different types of plants grown in hydroponic systems

• Providing better physical support of the plants

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What is the practice of growing plants in a medium other than soil?

• Vertical Gardening

• Hydroponics

• Agriculture

• Aeroponics

What types of plants are not suitable for growth in a hydroponic system?

• Trees

• Herbs

• Vegetables

• Fruits

In a hydroponic system the water solution provides the plants with all necessary what?

• Soil

• Nutrients

• Food

• Sunlight

What is the human made substrate that is a spongy, fibrous material spun from rock?

• Perlite

• Rock Wool

• Sand

• Coir

Which type of water culture system gets the nutrients for plants from fish waste?

• Aeroponics

• Aquaponics

• Hydroponics

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