Horticulture Industry Quiz

What is the definition of horticulture?

• The study of weather patterns

• The study of rocks

• The study of animals

• The growing, processing, and sale of ornamental plants, flowers, fruits, vegetables, and nuts

Which area of horticulture involves the growing, harvesting, storing, processing, and marketing of fruits and nuts?

• Pomology

• Landscape and Nursery

• Olericulture

• Floriculture

What is the main focus of Olericulture?

• Growing nuts

• Growing vegetables

• Growing flowers

• Growing fruits

What is the primary focus of Floriculture?

• Growing flowers and foliage plants

• Growing nuts

• Growing vegetables

• Growing fruits

What are foliage plants primarily used for?

• Selling to florists

• Planting in yards

• Making bouquets

• Creating an attractive interior environment

What is the main purpose of Landscape Horticulture?

• Producing and using plants for indoor decorations

• Producing and using plants for medicinal purposes

• Producing and using plants for scientific research

• Producing and using plants to make outdoor environments more appealing

Which job involves designing, planning, installing plants, and maintaining plants in the outdoor environment?

• Nursery manager

• Landscape contractor

• Greenhouse grower

• Garden center manager

What is a typical job in the horticulture industry?

• Chef

• Astronaut

• Mechanic

• Landscape contractor

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What is the main focus of Viticulture?

• Growing vegetables

• Growing fruits

• Growing grapes

• Growing flowers

What is the role of a Greenhouse grower in horticulture?

• Designing and planning outdoor environments

• Managing a garden center

• Producing plants under controlled conditions

• Harvesting and storing fruits and nuts

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