Vertical Farming System

What is a common growing medium in vertical farming?

• Sand

• Rock wool

• Clay soil

• Loam

Vertical hydroponics combines hydroponics with:

• Aeroponics

• Stacked layers

• Soil farming

• Natural ecosystems

Which lighting is commonly used in indoor vertical farming?

• Incandescent bulbs

• LED grow lights

• Fluorescent lights

• Halogen lamps

What is a major environmental benefit of vertical farming?

• A) Increases deforestation

• B) Eliminates pesticide use

• C) Reduces soil erosion

• B and C

Which design is best suited for small-scale urban setups?

• Tower systems

• A-frame systems

• Wall gardens

• Horizontal farming

In which system do plants grow suspended in air?

• Aquaponics
  

• Aeroponics
  

• Hydroponics
  

• Tower farming

Which factor limits vertical farming for staple crops like wheat?

• High energy cost

• Space limitations
  

• Growth time and size
  

• Lack of technology

Why is vertical farming energy-intensive?

• Use of artificial lighting and climate control
  

• Dependency on fossil fuels
  

• High labor requirements
  

• Soil preparation costs

How would you mitigate power dependency in vertical farming?

• Use renewable energy sources
  

• Increase manual labor
  

• Reduce crop diversity
  

• Focus on outdoor farming

What is the impact of high maintenance costs in vertical farming?

• Reduced crop yield
  

• Difficulty in scalability
  

• Elimination of pesticide usage
  

• None of the above