The World of Horticulture

Multiple Choice

What do you notice about the plants in the greenhouse?

• They are all the same type of plant

• There are various types of plants

• The plants are all wilting

• The greenhouse is empty

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between horticulture and traditional gardening?

• Horticulture uses scientific methods

• Gardening is more technical

• Horticulture is only for food

• Gardening is a professional field

Multiple Choice

What technologies are being used in modern horticulture?

• CRISPR

• Traditional farming methods

• Animal husbandry techniques

• Organic farming

Multiple Choice

What are some opportunities available for students studying horticulture?

• Joining clubs and organizations

• Learning advanced techniques

• Researching new plant technologies

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

The floriculture Career Development Event (CDE) primarily allows students to:

• earn money while working.

• develop technical knowledge.

• develop confidence in giving a speech.

• identify trees used for pulpwood.

Multiple Choice

The science involved in the cultivation, propagation, processing, and marketing of items such as flowers and vegetables is known as?

• Agrisceince

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Horticulture

Multiple Choice

The floriculture Career Development Event (CDE) primarily allows students to:

• earn money while working.
• develop technical knowledge.
• develop confidence in giving a speech.
• identify trees used for pulpwood.

Multiple Select

Which of the following careers relate to Agriculture? Select all that apply.

• Biochemist

• Farmer

• Animal Scientist

• Travel Agent

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of Horticulture?

• The science of soil management and crop production.

• The cultivation of trees and shrubs for ornamental purposes.

• The branch of agriculture concerned with intensive plant cultivation for human use.

• A revolutionary gene-editing technology.

Multiple Choice

According to the passage, what distinguishes horticulture from traditional farming?

• Horticulture uses scientific methods and specific growing techniques.

• Horticulture focuses on crops with lower value per acre.

• Horticulture manages plants grown over large areas.

• Horticulture primarily focuses on animal feed production.

Open Ended

Explain the difference between horticulture and agronomy, focusing on the types of plants each field manages and the intensity of care involved.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of garden mentioned in the learning material?

• Flat Bed

• Raised Bed

• Container

• Hanging

Multiple Choice

What type of garden is this?

• Vertical

• Container

• Flat Bed

• Raised bed

Open Ended

Describe how modern technology is being used in horticulture to improve plants, and provide specific examples of the benefits these technologies offer.

Multiple Choice

Explain why the word 'CRISPR' and the corresponding picture go together.

• It is a revolutionary gene-editing technology.

• It is related to the science of soil management.

• It focuses on the cultivation of trees and shrubs.

• It involves the cultivation of flowers.

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident