Vertical Farming and Global Food Challenges

Vertical Farming and Global Food Challenges

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography, Business, Architecture

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video discusses the current urban and rural population distribution and the land required for food production, equivalent to the size of South America. It highlights the challenge of feeding an increasing population and explores vertical farming as a potential solution. Examples of vertical farms in Singapore and Sweden are provided, along with a case study of the Pasona02 building in Tokyo, showcasing innovative approaches to urban agriculture.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the global population currently lives in cities?

25%

50%

100%

75%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much land is required annually to produce food for the global population?

Size of Europe

Size of Africa

Size of Asia

Size of South America

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge addressed by vertical farming?

Reducing water usage

Feeding a growing population

Increasing urban green spaces

Improving air quality

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key feature of vertical farms?

They are always underground

They are only found in rural areas

They use multi-story buildings

They require no sunlight

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What innovative system does the vertical farm in Singapore use?

Aquaponics

Aeroponics

Hydroponics

Conveyor belts for plants

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the goal of the Plantagon project in Sweden?

To produce genetically modified crops

To create the largest vertical farm

To restore natural forests

To build a farm in space

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique feature does the Plantagon building have?

It has a rotating rooftop garden

It uses only artificial light

It combines office space with farming

It is entirely underground

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