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Sustainable Farming in the Desert: A Solution to Climate Change

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What is the primary objective of the alternative farming solution described in the passage?

To reduce the use of hydroponics in farming
To promote the use of fresh water in agriculture
To minimize the impact of climate change on traditional farming
To grow food in the desert using solar energy (correct)

What is the role of nutrients in the hydroponics system?

They provide the necessary food for plant growth (correct)
They act as a substitute for fresh water
They provide sunlight to the plants
They facilitate the absorption of solar energy

What is the significance of NASA's involvement in the development of hydroponics?

To promote the use of solar energy in agriculture
To develop a new method of traditional farming
To reduce the environmental impact of traditional farming
To explore the possibility of growing food on Mars (correct)

What is the primary advantage of Sundrop Farms' method of growing food?

It reduces the use of fresh water in agriculture (C) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the planet's fresh water is traditionally used for farming?

60-80% (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the mirrors in Sundrop Farms?

To reflect heat from the sun onto the pipe (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the desalination plant in Sundrop Farms?

To remove the salt from the seawater to create fresh water (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using hydroponics in Sundrop Farms?

It allows for the growth of plants without pesticides or other chemicals (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the greenhouse in Sundrop Farms?

It is used to grow plants in a controlled environment (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the environmental benefit of using solar energy in Sundrop Farms?

It minimizes the negative effect on the environment (C) Signup and view all the answers