Scientists harvest vegetables from Antarctic greenhouse

The video discusses a method developed to grow fruits and vegetables in space without sunlight or soil, using a high-tech greenhouse in Antarctica. This greenhouse employs optimized lighting, a closed water system, and controlled carbon dioxide levels to grow produce despite harsh external conditions. The first harvest yielded fresh greens, cucumbers, and radishes. The project, led by the German Aerospace Center, aims to expand the variety of produce to support future human missions to the moon or Mars.

What is the primary location used for testing the new method of growing plants without sunlight or soil?

• The Arctic Circle

• The Amazon Rainforest

• Antarctica

• The Sahara Desert

Which of the following technologies is NOT mentioned as part of the Antarctic greenhouse setup?

• Controlled carbon dioxide levels

• Controlled oxygen levels

• Optimized lighting

• Closed water system

How many kilograms of fresh greens were harvested in the first yield?

• 5.0 kilograms

• 3.6 kilograms

• 2.5 kilograms

• 4.2 kilograms

Which organization is responsible for running the Antarctic project?

• German Aerospace Center

• European Space Agency

• NASA

• Russian Space Agency

What is the ultimate goal of the Antarctic project in terms of space exploration?

• To create a new type of plant species

• To develop a sustainable food source for future space missions

• To terraform Mars

• To build a space station on the moon