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Chapter 18: URBAN AGRICULTURE
Answers to Review Questions
TRUE/FALSE
1. Some urban residents have concerns about chemicals used on commercial farms.
2. Urban areas do not have many resources for people who want to grow food.
3. Space for growing food can be easily found in cities.
4. Urban food growers can build raised beds to grow food in areas with contaminated
soils.
5. Heirloom crops are typically grown on large farms.
6. Some urban residents grow their own food to save money.
7. Soil in urban areas may be polluted with lead.
8. Community gardens typically have one plot that members share.
9. Perennial plants must be planted every year.
10. Organic crops are grown without the use of chemicals.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. One benefit of growing food in cities is
2. School gardens are becoming
3. Organic food is grown
4. Growers in community gardens often share
5. Heirloom vegetables are
6. Taller buildings in urban areas create problems with
7. Soil in urban areas can be contaminated with
8. Some urban gardeners grow food inside because of
9. School gardens provide an opportunity for
10. Urban gardens can be found
DISCUSSION
1. Compare the benefits of urban food growing to the challenges.
2. How can urban food growing benefit the environment?
3. What are some methods used to overcome the challenges of urban farming?
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4. What factors make community gardens popular to urban residents?
5. How can school gardens help students in urban areas?
6. What factors could cause poor soil conditions in urban areas?
7. Why is growing food gaining popularity in cities?