Flower Industry Quiz

What is the main destination for the roses from Kenya?

• Paris

• Amsterdam

• London

• Miami

What is the carbon footprint of Dutch roses compared to Kenyan roses?

• Dutch roses have a carbon footprint three times higher

• Both have the same carbon footprint

• Dutch roses have a higher carbon footprint

• Dutch roses have a lower carbon footprint

Why are roses grown in greenhouses?

• To reduce the carbon footprint

• To protect them from hailstorms

• To provide them with more sunlight

• To increase the production cost

What is the main reason for the industry being targeted by the Fairtrade Foundation?

• Excessive use of pesticides

• Lack of government support

• High profits and market dominance

• Low wages and job insecurity

What is the purpose of barcoding the roses in Kenya?

• To limit their distribution

• To reduce the freshness

• To increase the cost

• To track their journey

What is the significance of the Alasmeer flower market?

• It is the most expensive flower market in the world

• It is the oldest flower market in the world

• It is the biggest flower market in the world

• It is the smallest flower market in the world

What makes Kenya an ideal place to grow roses?

• Expensive greenhouse facilities

• Ideal climate and cheap labor

• Lack of water supply

• High labor costs

What is the purpose of cooling the roses after they are picked?

• To dry them out

• To keep them fresh

• To reduce their shelf life

• To increase their weight

What is the negative side of the rose-growing business in Kenya?

• High employee satisfaction

• Low wages and job insecurity

• Ideal working conditions

• High wages and job security

What do the wholesalers do with the flowers bought at the Alasmeer market?

• They donate them to charity

• They discard them as waste

• They re-export them to other markets

• They keep them for personal use