Plant Selection and Erosion Control

Plant Selection and Erosion Control

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the best plants for erosion control, focusing on their root systems. It highlights the top 10 plants for Australia, including Nafray Pennisetum, Katrinus Deluxe, and Breeze Dianella, among others. Each plant's unique characteristics and benefits are detailed, such as drought tolerance and weed suppression. The video also covers the use of turf, particularly Zoysia, as an effective erosion control method.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of plants are considered the best for erosion control due to their root systems?

Trees

Strappy leaf plants and grasses

Ground covers

Shrubs

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main benefit of Nafray Pennisetum in erosion control?

It has colorful flowers

It strengthens soil significantly

It attracts wildlife

It provides shade

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which plant is known for spreading via rhizomes and filling gaps?

Tropic Cascade

Katie Belles

Breeze Dianella

Shara

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique feature does Shara have that enhances its visual appeal?

Golden fragrant flowers

A slight blue tone in its leaves

Ability to handle wet feet

Drought tolerance

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which plant is best suited for tropical and subtropical regions and is drought tolerant?

Tanika

Lucia

Yalba

Tropic Cascade

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the recommended planting strategy for Yalba to suppress weeds effectively?

Planting in mixed groups

Using it as a specimen plant

Planting as a monoculture

Planting in shaded areas

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of turf is highlighted as the best for erosion control?

Zoysia

Fescue

Bermuda grass

Kentucky bluegrass