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Match the following soilless farming techniques with their description:
Match the following soilless farming techniques with their description:
Hydroponics = Growing plants in a nutrient-rich water solvent Aquaponics = Combining aquaculture (raising fish) with hydroponics Aeroponics = Growing plants in an air/mist environment without soil or aggregate medium Traditional farming = Growing plants in soil with the use of traditional agricultural methods
Match the following structures with their use in vertical farming systems:
Match the following structures with their use in vertical farming systems:
Buildings = Commonly used for vertical farming systems Shipping containers = Can be repurposed for vertical farming systems Tunnels = Utilized for housing vertical farming systems Abandoned mine shafts = Adapted for vertical farming systems
Match the following components with their role in controlled-environment agriculture:
Match the following components with their role in controlled-environment agriculture:
Lighting systems = Provide artificial light for plant growth Climate control systems = Regulate temperature and humidity for optimal plant growth Irrigation systems = Supply water to the crops in a controlled manner Ventilation systems = Maintain air circulation and exchange within the farming environment
Vertical farming involves growing crops in horizontally stacked layers.
Vertical farming involves growing crops in horizontally stacked layers.
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Hydroponics is a soilless farming technique commonly used in vertical farming.
Hydroponics is a soilless farming technique commonly used in vertical farming.
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Tunnels are not a common choice of structure to house vertical farming systems.
Tunnels are not a common choice of structure to house vertical farming systems.
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Study Notes
What is Vertical Farming?
- Growing crops in vertically stacked layers to optimize space and resource use
Techniques Used in Vertical Farming
- Controlled-environment agriculture to optimize plant growth
- Soilless farming techniques:
- Hydroponics
- Aquaponics
- Aeroponics
Structures for Vertical Farming
- Buildings
- Shipping containers
- Tunnels
- Abandoned mine shafts
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Test your knowledge of vertical farming with this quiz! Explore the concepts of controlled-environment agriculture, hydroponics, aquaponics, and aeroponics, as well as the various structures used for vertical farming systems.
