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What is the main problem that vertical farming aims to address?
Lack of rural farmers
Shortage of crop diversity
Declining urban populations
High cost of food transportation
According to the passage, which technology is used in vertical farming?
Compost-based fertilization
Hydroponics and LED lighting
Aquaponics and soil rotation
Solar-powered irrigation
One key limitation of vertical farming mentioned is:
Use of harmful pesticides
Poor water efficiency
High land usage in cities
Unsuitability for large-scale food crops
Singapore’s approach to vertical farming is to:
Increase self-sufficiency in food
Limit imports of agricultural technology
Export locally grown greens
Convert farmland into urban areas
What is a long-term benefit of vertical farming in relation to climate change?
Reducing dependence on water-intensive crops
Improving rural employment
Preventing soil erosion
Enhancing resilience against weather disruptions
Vertical farming has been widely used since the early 1900s.
False
True
LED lighting allows crops to be grown without sunlight.
False
True
Vertical farming is most efficient when built in newly constructed buildings.
False
True
Climate-controlled environments reduce the need for pesticides.
True
False
Singapore already produces more than 30% of its food locally.
True
False
Traditional agriculture is more vulnerable to extreme weather than vertical farming.
True
False
Consumers are mostly unaware of where their food comes from.
F
NG
T
Vertical farms cannot grow any fruits or vegetables.
NG
False
True
Discusses the role of consumer behavior in promoting vertical farming
G
Provides examples of companies using vertical farming
E
Mentions challenges involving energy consumption
D
