A student researching urban farming has taken the following notes:
• Urban farms utilize rooftops, vacant lots, and indoor vertical systems • Fresh produce can be grown within city limits, reducing transportation emissions • Vertical farming uses 95% less water than traditional agriculture • Urban farms create local jobs and provide access to fresh food in food deserts • Some urban farms use hydroponic systems that grow plants without soil
The student wants to emphasize the environmental benefits of urban farming. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes?
Urban farms utilize rooftops, vacant lots, and innovative indoor vertical systems to grow food.
Urban farming reduces transportation emissions by growing food locally and uses 95% less water through vertical farming techniques.
Urban farms create local jobs and provide fresh food access in areas known as food deserts.
Some urban farms use hydroponic systems that grow plants without soil, maximizing space efficiency.
Correct Answer: B
Choice B. Reduced emissions and 95% less water show environmental benefits.