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Greenhouse Basics

Greenhouse Basics

Assessment

Presentation

Science

11th Grade

Practice Problem

Easy

NGSS
MS-ESS1-1, MS-ETS1-1, MS-LS2-1

+14

Standards-aligned

Created by

Kaitlyn Adams

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30 Slides • 30 Questions

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Open Ended

What do you think is the first thing you should think about when planning out a greenhouse?

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Open Ended

When can you start propagating?

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Multiple Choice

What is a benefit of having a greenhouse?

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Protecting plants from the cold

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Increasing plant growth time before and after the season

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An area for relaxation

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All of these

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a successful greenhouse?

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Proper Ventilation

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Adequate sunlight

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Watering System

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Bench System

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Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of a commercial greenhouse?

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Cultivating large numbers of plants for sale

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Providing space for personal relaxation

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Experimenting with plant types

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Growing plants as a hobby

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Multiple Choice

What distinguishes an attached greenhouse from a freestanding one?

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Freestanding greenhouses are smaller

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Attached greenhouses are used for commercial purposes

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Attached greenhouses are connected to other buildings

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Freestanding greenhouses require no accessories

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Multiple Select

What structure can an attached greenhouse be connected to? (mark all that apply)

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A house

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A building

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A classroom

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None of these

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Multiple Choice

What is a disadvantage of an even-span attached greenhouse?

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Limited space

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Difficult to maintain temperature

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High cost

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Limited sunlight exposure

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Multiple Choice

Why is sunlight direction important for a lean-to greenhouse?

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To maintain an even temperature

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To minimize humidity levels

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To reduce construction costs

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To maximize ventilation

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Multiple Choice

What is a limitation of a window-mounted greenhouse?

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High cost

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Small space

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Requires large amounts of sunlight

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Difficult to build

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Multiple Choice

What is an advantage of a freestanding greenhouse?

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It can be any size

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It is easier to heat

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It requires no ventilation system

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It is more expensive

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Multiple Choice

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What kind of greenhouse is this?

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Attached

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Even Span

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Freestanding

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Lean-to

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Multiple Choice

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What kind of greenhouse is this?

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Freestanding

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Even-span

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Lean-to

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Attached

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Multiple Choice

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What kind of greenhouse is this?

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Lean-to

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Even-span

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Attached

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Free-standing

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Multiple Choice

Which is a disadvantage of using fiberglass for greenhouse covering?

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It is too expensive

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It is not durable

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It breaks down over time due to UV light

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It does not provide adequate light

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Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of trusses in a greenhouse?

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Cooling

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Structural Strength

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Ventilation

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Water Drainage

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a management technique for greenhouses?

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Controlling temperature

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Selecting the location

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Choosing soil types

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Proper ventilation

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Multiple Choice

Why is the south or southeast the best location for a greenhouse?

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It gets the most sunlight in winter

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It is easier to heat in summer

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It avoids natural damage

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It ensures consistent water supply

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Multiple Choice

Why is it easier to lengthen a greenhouse rather than widen it?

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To accommodate plant height

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To save on construction costs

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To maintain proper walk and bench space

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To increase sunlight exposure

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Multiple Choice

What is a benefit of an automatic watering system?

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Reduces water usage

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Always provides adequate water supply

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Increases plant growth rate

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Eliminates the need for sunlight

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Multiple Choice

What is NOT a benefit of proper greenhouse ventilation?

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Reducing mold and mildew

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Reducing harmful bugs

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Controlling water supply

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Providing an ideal growing environment

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Multiple Choice

What is an inexpensive way to cool a greenhouse?

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Installing additional cooling fans

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Using natural tree cover or shade covers

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Increasing the ventilation system

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Adding misters to the watering system

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Multiple Choice

What factor does NOT influence greenhouse heating requirements?

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Geographic location

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Height of the plants

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Amount of direct sunlight

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Plants being grown

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Multiple Choice

Why should greenhouse benches not exceed 36 inches in height?

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To improve temperature control

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To make them accessible to all individuals

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To maximize space efficiency

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To maintain structural integrity

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Multiple Choice

What is a disadvantage of peninsular bench layouts?

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Limited space

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Difficult to install watering systems

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Hard to separate plants

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Inefficient for floor space usage

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Multiple Choice

What is the main advantage of longitudinal bench layouts?

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Best use of floor space

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Simplifies daily tasks

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Provides the most growing space

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Reduces watering needs

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Multiple Choice

Why are rolling benches not ideal for business use?

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They are too expensive

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Customers cannot access all plants easily

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They require specialized installation

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They do not maximize floor space

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Open Ended

List 2 growing medias NOT listed in the slides.

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Open Ended

List 1 method for pest and disease control.

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Multiple Choice

What is the average temperature of a greenhouse?

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70 degrees F

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65 degrees F

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80 degrees F

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85 degrees F

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