WorksheetsHort 2 EOC Practice Quiz
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 19mins
How many plant nutrients are there?
3
16
21
7
What is xeriscaping?
Using low maintenance plants that require little water
Using non-native plants that require additional fertilizer
Using low maintenance plants that require additional fertilizer
Using plants that require excess nutrients and water
If you have a 20 pound bag of fertilizer that has 4-3-12 in it, whats the percent of potassium in the bag?
4
3
12
2.4
A caterpillar is in what stage of metamorphosis?
Egg
Pupa
Larvae
Adult
Which of the following is not a beneficial insect?
Ladybeetle
Praying Mantid
Lacewing
Beetle
What does IPM stand for?
Integrated Pest Management
Individual Pesticide Manager
Integrated Pesticide Manager
Individual Pest Management
Which is not an IPM practice?
Biological
Mechanical/Physical
Chemical
Chronically
How much of a plant's weight is water weight?
10%
50%
90%
75%
What is the number one benefit of the landscaping industry?
Reducing erosion
Making beautiful home landscapes
Conserving water
Creating aesthetically pleasing gardens
What percent of the soil is mineral matter?
5%
50%
45%
25%
Which of the following is an example of sexual plant production (propagation)?
Planting a seed
Leaf-Cutting
Stem-Cutting
Tissue Culture
Tissue Culture is what type of plant production?
Sexual Propagation
Asexual Propagation
Both Sexual and Asexual
Neither Sexual or Asexual
Budding is what type of plant production?
Sexual Propagation
Asexual Propagation
Both Sexual and Asexual
Neither Sexual or Asexual
Planting a seed is what type of plant production?
Sexual Propagation
Asexual Propagation
Both Sexual and Asexual
Neither Sexual or Asexual
What media should be used for air-layering propagation?
Coco-Fiber
Perlite
Sphagnum Moss
Rice Hulls
How many molecules of water does it take to create 1 molecule of glucose?
672
6
5
12
How many kilocalories of light make one molecule of glucose?
672 kilocalories
600 kilocalories
622 kilocalories
692 kilocalories
What is always the last method of IPM to use?
Chemical
Mechanical/Physical
Biological
Chronically
Which of the following is the correct equation of photosynthesis?
H2O + O2 -> energy + C6H12O6
6CO2 + 6H2O -> C6H12O6 + O2
C6H12O6 + energy -> H2O + O2
C6H12O6 + O2 -> CO2 + H2O
Which of the following is not a plant nutrient?
Aluminum
Zinc
Molybdenum
Magnesium
Which of the following is a sign of phosphorus shortening?
Short internodes, purple leaves, and poor flowering
Yellow leaf tips all the way down to the pedioules
Brown leaf tips and weak foliage
None of the above
Which of the following is a sign of nitrogen shortening?
Short internodes, purple leaves, and poor flowering
Yellow leaf tips all the way down to the pedioules
Brown leaf tips and weak foliage
None of the above
Which of the following is a sign of potassium shortening?
Short internodes, purple leaves, and poor flowering
Yellow leaf tips all the way down to the pedioules
Brown leaf tips and weak foliage
None of the above
Which of the following is the correct order of an insects growth?
Pupa, Egg, Larvae, Adult
Egg, Pupa, Larvae, Adult
Egg, Larvae, Pupa, Adult
Larvae, Egg, Pupa, Adult
What should you do first if you find someone unconscious in the greenhouse?
Call 911
Assess the surrounding area
Try to wake them
Find the teacher
Which scientific name is written correctly?
Acer Rubrum
Acer rubrum
Acer rubrum
Acer Rubrum
Long term exposure to ____________________ decibels can lead to hearing loss.
80-100
100-120
50-75
25-50
Which horticultural industry grow tree seedlings?
Nursery
Forestry Service
Landscaping
Agronomy
Which horticultural career would most likely be working with tree productivity?
Forester
Landscaper
Agronomist
Greenhouse Manager
When lifting heavy objects, you should always avoid:
Twisting your body
Keeping your feet apart
Having a straight back
Using your whole hand to grasp the object
What propagating a plant with cuttings, it is best to use which of the following on the cuttings to encourage growth?
Fertilizer
Root Hormone
Pesticide
Calcium
The ideal soil is made up of:
5% Organic Matter, 25% Air, 25% Water, 45% Minerals
45% Organic Matter, 25% Air, 25% Water, 5% Minerals
5% Organic Matter, 45% Air, 25% Water, 25% Minerals
5% Organic Matter, 25% Air, 45% Water, 25% Minerals
Which nutrient is responsible for green and fast growth?
Nitrogen
Phosphorous
Potassium
Iron
What's the best type of irrigation system to use if you're trying to conserve water?
Broadcast Spinkler
Drip Irrigation
Oscillating Sprinkler
All of the above
When is the best time to apply fertilizer or pesticides?
On a clear day, in the morning, and when no rain is expected
On an overcast day, in the morning, a few hours before rain is expected
On a clear day, in the afternoon, and when no rain is expected
On an overcast day, in the afternoon, a few hours before rain is expected
What can happen when you over-fertilize?
Contaminate water ways
Burn your plants
Kill your plants
All of the above
What is the most common cause of accidents in the horticulture industry?
Lack of knowledge of procedures
Not wearing proper PPE
Not wearing seat belts
Lack of experience
