Harbours to Highlands A Geography Manual
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"Organic Carrots in British Columbia"
Comprehension Questions


1. Where is Fountainview Farms located? Look in an atlas or on a map of British Columbia to find its location.
2. How is the water brought down from the mountains to the farms?
3. What is green manure?
4. Why is animal manure not used on organic farms?
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Reading Between the Lines 
1. Organic produce is often more expensive. After the reading the story, can you think of reasons why it cost more?
   
   

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