Water Cycle
water falls to Earth as a liquid
Precipitation
bacteria converts nitrogen in ammonia into nitrates and nitrites to be absorbed by plants in their roots
Nitrification
plants capture CO2 from the atmosphere and use it to make sugar
Photosynthesis
What type of Hydroponic system are we using to grow lettuce in the bottles/cups?
Wick System
soil-free cultivation method where plant roots are suspended in the air and periodically misted with a nutrient rich water solution
Aeroponics
liquid water that isn't infiltrated that runs along the surface & collects in bodies of water
Runoff
What is the most important living organism in converting nitrogen to different forms?
Bacteria
CO2 released into the atmosphere as waste from metabolism
Cellular Respiration
Name 2 advantages to using a Hydroponic System.
Uses less space, can grow anywhere, no soil setup, uses less water, easier harvesting
combines aquaculture & hydroponics to create a self-sustaining ecosystem
Aquaponics
water vapor condenses to form clouds before precipitating again
Condensation
bacteria converts nitrogen in ammonia to N2 so it can go back into the atmosphere
Denitrification
CO2 released into the atmosphere from burning
Combustion
Name 5 of the best vegetables to grow using Hydro/Aquaponics Systems.
Lettuce, Broccoli, Cucumber, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Tomatoes, Eggplants, Carrots, Radish, Kale
Plants _________ the water to keep the fish healthy
Filter
some water seeps underground from the surface of the Earth
Infiltration
bacteria in the soil or water convert nitrogen into forms that plants can use
Nitrogen Fixation
one organism eats another for carbon
Consumption
grows plants using a soil-less system with a mineral nutrient solution
Hydroponics
Nutrients in the fish waste are converted from ___________ to ___________, providing nutrients for the plants
Ammonia; Nitrogen
sun heats liquid water to vapor and it rises to the atmosphere
Evaporation
bacteria converts nitrogen from waste into ammonia
Ammonification
converts carbon from once living organisms into fossil fuels through intense heat and compression
Fossilization
These types of farming/growing can help solve______________, especially in areas where drought and famine are issues
Food Shortages
Name 3 types of fish to raise in an Aquaponic System
Tilapia, Koi, Goldfish, Catfish, Perch, Cod, Large Mouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Bluegill, Carp