Plant Science Quiz

What is the science of plants, their characteristics, functions, life cycles, and habits

• horticulture

• botony

• ornamental horticulture

• agronomy

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Which of the following statements is true about Agronomy?

• It is the study of aquatic plants and algae

• It is the study of field-grown crops such as wheat, soybeans, and forages

• It is the study of crops that require more intense care from planting to delivery

• It is the study of soil and water conservation

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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Which of the following is NOT a focus of Horticulture?

• Fruits

• Vegetables

• Ornamentals

• Forages

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

What type of crop is citrus classified as in the document?

• Agronomy crop

• Horticulture crop

• Genetic crop

• Staple crop

What is the traditional method of determining crop costs based on?

• Environmental sustainability

• Supply and demand

• Government subsidies

• Technological advancements

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

What does sloping topography accelerate according to Figure 5.6?

• Soil compaction

• Rill erosion

• Plant growth

• Water retention

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What does sustainability consider?

• Only what is good at the moment

• Only what allows future generations to thrive

• Both what is good at the moment and what allows future generations to thrive

• Neither what is good at the moment nor what allows future generations to thrive

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Nearly all forms of energy can be equated to which type of energy?

• Wind energy

• Solar energy

• Hydro energy

• Geothermal energy

What has happened to the number of family farms in the U.S.?

• It has increased

• It has remained the same

• It has decreased

• It has fluctuated

Where is the perennial, matted row culture of strawberries commonly found?

• The Midwest

• The Northeast

• The Southwest

• The Southeast