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Read the passage and select ALL correct options. Wrong selections lose points.

Greenhouse tomato production allows growers to supply fresh fruit year-round, regardless of outdoor frost or heatwaves. Inside a controlled structure, temperature, humidity, and carbon dioxide levels can all be adjusted to keep plants in near-ideal conditions, which typically boosts yield per square metre far above open-field farming. Many operations now use hydroponic systems, feeding roots directly with nutrient-rich water instead of soil, reducing disease risk and water waste through recirculation. Pollination, normally handled by wind or insects outdoors, is often managed indoors using bumblebee hives introduced specifically for the purpose. However, the energy required to heat large glasshouses in cold climates can be substantial, and some critics note that the carbon footprint of heated winter production may rival or exceed that of tomatoes shipped from warmer regions.

According to the passage, which TWO statements are true? (select all that apply)

Greenhouse tomatoes are always more environmentally friendly than field-grown ones.Bumblebee hives are sometimes introduced indoors to handle pollination.Hydroponic systems feed plant roots with nutrient-rich water instead of soil.Greenhouse growers cannot control humidity or carbon dioxide levels.Open-field farming typically produces higher yields per square metre than greenhouses.