2024 Turfgrass Exam

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What is the most commonly used warm-season turfgrass for sports turf in the Southeastern U.S.?

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Bermudagrass

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Which turfgrass species is best suited for the hot, humid conditions of the Southeastern U.S.? Options: Fine Fescue, Centipedegrass, Ryegrass, Kentucky bluegrass

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Centipedegrass

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When is the best time to fertilize warm-season grasses in the Southeast with a soluble nitrogen? Options: Early spring before the grass greens up, Late fall after frost, Summer when the grass is actively growing, Late winter

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Early spring before the grass greens up

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Which is the primary reason for using a reel mower on golf course greens?

Back

Cleaner cuts that promote healthier turf

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What is the purpose of overseeding cool-season grasses in the fall in the Southeastern U.S.?

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To provide year-round green cover

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Which soil amendment is most commonly used to improve drainage in clay-heavy soils for turfgrass?

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Sand

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What is the primary function of a backflow prevention device in irrigation systems?

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To prevent irrigation water from contaminating the water supply

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What is the term for the natural process of water loss from plants through evaporation and transpiration?

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Evapotranspiration

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Which of the following is most likely to cause thatch buildup in turfgrass? Topdressing, Excessive fertilization with high-nitrogen fertilizers, Mowing too frequently, Aeration

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Excessive fertilization with high-nitrogen fertilizers

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How does excessive irrigation affect turfgrass in the Southeastern U.S.?

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It increases the likelihood of disease development.