Name: _________________________
Date: _________________
AQUAPONICS: AN INTRO
Directions: Grab a chrome book and go on NEWSELA through your clever app. There should be two
articles to read and quiz yourself on. Please read thoroughly as it will help you figure out the second half
of your assignment.
1. What do you think aquaponics means?
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Directions: Take a Five minute tour of the aquaponics system in the room. Notice what pieces are
connected. Where the water if flowing to, or through. What supplies or pieces of equipment are
needed, etc.
1. List at least 10 pieces of equipment you notice on our aquaponics system
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2. What are the two living things in the aquaponics system?
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3. How many different types of plants are growing in the aquaponics system?
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4. How are the plants receiving nutrients?
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5. What is used as soil in the aquaponics system?
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6. What keeps the water flowing?
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7. How many fish are there in the aquaponics system?
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8. How does the water get cleaned?
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9. What type of lights are used in the aquaponics system?
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10. Explain in detail how our aquaponics system including the way the water flows, where the nutrients
come from, how fish get the food, how the plants grow etc.
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