Explain hydroponics, aquaponics, and aeroponics.

Explanation should include the

• definition of hydroponics, aquaponics, and aeroponics
• definition of controlled environment agriculture
• types of systems (e.g., float, nutrient film technique)
• types of crops
• types of facilities.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What types of crops are grown using these systems?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of each system?
• Why would a grower choose to use hydroponic production over standard production?
• What crops are best suited to floating raft technology vs. nutrient film or aggregate media?
• How is vertical agriculture production changing food production?
• How does controlled environment agriculture differ from traditional field production?