Horticulture Trivia #2

The beginning of the food chain for all living things is the process of photosynthesis. Most photosynthesis takes place in plant:

• Flowers

• Roots

• Leaves

• Stems

Anchoring plants, storing food, and absorbing water are functions of plant:

• Flowers

• Leaves

• Fruits

• Roots

What are the three layers of a typical soil profile starting at the soil surface?

• Bedrock, subsoil, and topsoil

• Subsoil, topsoil, and bedrock

• Topsoil, bedrock, and subsoil

• Topsoil, subsoil, and bedrock

When measuring pH, the higher the soil pH number the:

• Less alkaline

• More Alkaline

• More acidic

• More neutral

Which soil particles are the smallest?

• Clay

• Sand

• Rocks

• Silt

The three primary nutrients necessary for plant growth are:

• Boron, calcium, and iron

• Magnesium, manganese, and molybdenum

• Chlorine, sulfur, and zinc

• Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium

What do plants need in the highest quantity?

• Nitrogen

• Phosphorous

• Potassium

• Calcium

If you wanted to plant cool season plants in your garden which of the following should you pick?

• Cabbage

• Beans

• Corn

• Cucumbers

The traditional nursery method of growing plants in the field is what type of production?

• Pot in Pot

• Field-grown

• Container

• Cold Frame

When a nursery plant reaches the maximum recommended size for its container, it should be transplanted to a larger container to prevent the plant from:

• Becoming pot-bound

• Growing too tall

• Becoming too compact

• Growing too wide