Rooftop Farming and Urban Agriculture

Rooftop Farming and Urban Agriculture

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Geography, Social Studies, Business, Architecture

9th - 12th Grade

Easy

Created by

Olivia Brooks

Used 1+ times

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The video discusses the challenges of aging infrastructure in cities and how rooftop farming can address these issues by utilizing unused spaces. The speaker shares their personal journey from Wisconsin to New York City, where they pioneered urban farming. The operations of the rooftop farm include growing vegetables, maintaining an urban apiary, and raising chickens. The video also covers soil and water management techniques, highlighting the environmental benefits such as stormwater management and reducing the urban heat island effect. The farm also plays a role in reconnecting the community with food production.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main challenges cities face that rooftop farming can help address?

Traffic congestion

High population density

Aging infrastructure

Lack of green spaces

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What inspired the speaker to pursue rooftop farming in New York City?

A visit to a rural farm

Observing unused flat roofs in the city

A documentary on urban agriculture

A government initiative

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the core business of the rooftop farm mentioned in the video?

Raising livestock

Growing vegetables

Producing honey

Selling compost

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique feature does the rooftop farm in Brooklyn and Queens have?

A fish pond

A wind turbine

A solar panel array

An urban apiary

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the composition of the soil used on the rooftop farm?

Peat moss and gravel

Pure sand

Clay and silt

Compost and porous stones

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the soil composition benefit the rooftop farm?

It repels pests

It retains heat

It prevents erosion

It allows for proper drainage and microbial activity

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What environmental benefit does the rooftop farm provide?

Reduces urban heat island effect

Increases local humidity

Decreases local biodiversity

Increases carbon emissions

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