Aquaponics Benefits and Features

Aquaponics Benefits and Features

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video introduces integrated aquaponics, a sustainable farming system combining aquaculture and hydroponics. It explains how fish waste provides nutrients for plants, which in turn purify water for the fish. Aquaponics uses 90% less water than traditional farming, accelerates plant growth, and reduces the need for pesticides. The system is scalable and adaptable, suitable for various spaces and promoting food security and biodiversity.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What two farming methods are combined in integrated aquaponics?

Aquaculture and traditional farming

Hydroponics and permaculture

Hydroponics and aquaculture

Aquaculture and permaculture

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In an aquaponics system, what role do plants play in relation to fish?

They regulate the temperature for the fish

They filter the water for the fish

They produce food for the fish

They provide oxygen for the fish

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of farming does aquaponics eliminate the need for?

Soil-based farming

Hydroponic farming

Vertical farming

Organic farming

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much less water does aquaponics use compared to conventional agriculture?

30% less

50% less

70% less

90% less

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main benefits of aquaponics in terms of plant growth?

Plants require more sunlight

Plants grow faster and yield more

Plants need more soil nutrients

Plants grow slower but healthier

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does aquaponics require fewer pesticides and herbicides?

The plants are genetically modified

The fish eat all the pests

The natural balance controls pests

The system uses chemical treatments

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does aquaponics support biodiversity?

By introducing new species

By using more land

By reducing chemical use

By increasing water usage

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