Hort 2 EOC Practice Quiz

How many plant nutrients are there?

• 3

• 16

• 21

• 7

What is xeriscaping?

• Using low maintenance plants that require little water

• Using non-native plants that require additional fertilizer

• Using low maintenance plants that require additional fertilizer

• Using plants that require excess nutrients and water

If you have a 20 pound bag of fertilizer that has 4-3-12 in it, whats the percent of potassium in the bag?

• 4

• 3

• 12

• 2.4

A caterpillar is in what stage of metamorphosis?

• Egg

• Pupa

• Larvae

• Adult

Which of the following is not a beneficial insect?

• Ladybeetle

• Praying Mantid

• Lacewing

• Beetle

What does IPM stand for?

• Integrated Pest Management

• Individual Pesticide Manager

• Integrated Pesticide Manager

• Individual Pest Management

Which is not an IPM practice?

• Biological

• Mechanical/Physical

• Chemical

• Chronically

How much of a plant's weight is water weight?

• 10%

• 50%

• 90%

• 75%

What is the number one benefit of the landscaping industry?

• Reducing erosion

• Making beautiful home landscapes

• Conserving water

• Creating aesthetically pleasing gardens

What percent of the soil is mineral matter?

• 5%

• 50%

• 45%

• 25%