iStarSign inEnglish 9 · Unit 8: The environment · Cambridge Global English Stage 9
8.5 Living and growing
16 questions · e.g. hydroponics and vertical farming
Questions
1. A ____ is a person who buys food from a shop and eats it.
Check2. The ____ is the process by which food from a farm reaches consumers.
Check3. ____ is the method of growing plants in water instead of in soil.
Check4. Plants take ____ from the soil in order to grow.
Check5. ____ is one of the essential nutrients that plants need to grow.
Check6. ____ is the process of growing plants and raising animals for food.
Check7. ____ is the method of growing plants for food in controlled conditions inside tall buildings.
Check8. ____ are chemicals used to kill insects or weeds in order to improve production.
Check- can have access to healthier food.
- because it isn't transported over long distances.
- sometimes be polluted.
- to bring communities together.
- can have access to healthier food.
- sometimes be polluted.
- cleared of dangerous chemicals.
- to bring communities together.
11. Urban farms are a wonderful way ...
- sometimes be polluted.
- because it isn't transported over long distances.
- to bring communities together.
- cleared of dangerous chemicals.
- sometimes be polluted.
- cleared of dangerous chemicals.
- to bring communities together.
- can have access to healthier food.
- Check
14. 'Air in cities can sometimes be polluted.' Advantage (A) or disadvantage (D) of urban farming?
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