FLAA Aquaponics & Aquatic Plants

(a)   are true plants that have roots, stems, and leaves.

• Macrophytes

• Algae

• Angiosperms

• Protists

(a)   have no roots, stems, or leaves but can still perform photosynthesis.

• Macrophytes

• Microcysts

• Algae

• Zooplankton

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

​ ​ (a)   are compounds found in seaweed that are used in the commercial food industry.

• Pigments

• Chitin

• Macrophytes
• Phycocolloids

Aquaponics can be done commercially.

• True

• False

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

Aquaponics systems require less (a)   than traditional farming.

• water

• maintenance

• space / land

• food

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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Which of the following crop groups is BEST for aquaponics systems?

• leafy greens: cabbage, bok choy, swiss chard, lettuce

• fruits: kiwi, banana, apples, berries

• root vegetables: carrots, potatoes, turnip

• vegetables: tomatoes, corn, cucumber

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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Which group of plants is the most profitable from aquaculture?

• culinary herbs

• flowers

• lettuce

• corn

Aquaponics needs (a)   water quality monitoring that other aquaculture systems.

• more

• less

• the same amount of

• none of the

(a)   algae is the highest and most profitable group of seaweed cultured worldwide.

• Red

• Green

• Brown

• Micro

(a)   is harvested from red algae and used in food production as a thickener and preservative.

• Agar

• Alginate

• Carrageenan

• Yeast