Aquaponics: Sustainable Farming Method

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True or false: Aquaponics is a farming method that combines fish farming and plant cultivation.

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True or false: Aquaponics can reduce water consumption by up to 90%.

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True or false: Aquaponics requires the use of pesticides to grow crops.

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True or false: Fish waste provides nutrients for the plants in aquaponics.

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True or false: Plants in aquaponics filter and clean the water for the fish.

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True or false: Aquaponics is currently profitable for large-scale production of crops like wheat and corn.

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True or false: Aquaponics has potential for producing vegetables and fish.

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True or false: NASA is not interested in the potential use of aquaponics for long-duration space missions.

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Aquaponics is a sustainable farming method that combines fish farming and plant cultivation. It can reduce water consumption by 90% and eliminate the need for pesticides. Fish waste provides nutrients for the plants, and the plants filter and clean the water for the fish. Aquaponics is not yet profitable for large-scale production of crops like wheat and corn, but it has potential for producing vegetables and fish. It can also be used for self-sufficient urban farming. NASA is investigating the use of aquaponics for long-duration space missions. The aquaponic market is still relatively small but has room for growth.