Horticultural Geography and Hardiness Zones Test

The study of life forms in relation to their environment is called:

• Microclimate

• Horticultural Geography

• Ecology

• Climatic Region

Climate is affected by Latitude and by the circulation of:

• Ground water

• Atmosphere and ocean current

• Terrestrial energy

• Tides and gravity

The climate of a 'small' area is referred to as a:

• Location

• Climatic Region

• Microclimate

• Temperate Zone

In the context of microclimate, Location is defined as the:

• Microclimate within a site

• Climate of a small area

• Geographic, climatic area

• Study of life forms in relation to environment

Which climate region is characterized by mild winters and dry hot summers?

• Tropical Regions

• Dry Climate (Arid, Semi-Arid)

• Temperate Zone

• Mediterranean

Coastal California is listed as a region that experiences what type of climate?

• Tropical and Subtropical

• Semi-Arid

• Mediterranean

• Mountain (Tundra)

According to the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map key, what is the temperature range for Zone 5a?

• -10 to -15°F

• -25 to -30°F

• -15 to -20°F

• -5 to -10°F

A region that has an Average Annual Minimum Temperature of 30 to 35°F falls into which USDA Hardiness Zone?

• A. 8b

• B. 9b

• C. 10a

• D. 11

Which zone in the USDA map indicates an Average Annual Minimum Temperature of -5 to -10°F?

• 4b

• 5a

• 6a

• 6b

Based on the fruit distribution chart, crops like Cacao, Banana, and Papaya are considered:

• Cold Requiring

• Non-cold Requiring

• Winter-hardy

• Temperate zone crops