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