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S.H.A.R.P. Quiz: General Information on Hydroponics

1. Which of the following mediums is NOT used in the growth of hydroponic plants?
A. Minerals	B. Water
C. Perlite	D. Soil
2. Who was the first scientist to experiment with hydroponics?
A. Professor W. F. Gericke	B. Jean Boussingault
C. British General Niles Westfield	D. Professor Joshua Porter
3. What is the primary controlled variable from which scientists benefit in a hydroponic experiment?
A. Sunlight	B. Insects
C. Size of the plant	D. Nutrient uptake
4. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of hydroponics for farmers?
A. Known uptake of specified nutrients	B. Protection from pesticides and other harmful runoffs
C. Greater crop production	D. Protection from insects and other harmful pests
5. What types of plants can be grown hydroponically?
A. vegetables	B. flowers
C. herbs	D. all of the above