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WorksheetsGreenhouse Structures
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
Greenhouses are
structures covered with transparent material
allow sunlight to enter for plant maintence
artificially heated and cooled
Which of the following are uses of greenhouses?
overwintering tender plants
starting seedlings
raising vegetables out of season
What are the two main types of greenhouses?
attached
igloo style
freestanding
Which of the following is an advantage of an attached greenhouse?
less construction material needed
more construction material needed
Which of the followng is a disadvantage of an attached greenhouse?
limited light due to being shaded by the existing building
adequate light for the greenhouse
What are the three types of attached greenhouses we discussed in class?
lean-to
attached even-span
window mounted
quonset
Which of the following are freestanding greenhouses?
Quonset
Gothic Arch
Even-span
window mounted
Which of the following are components of a greenhouse structure?
frame
foundation
footings
sidewall
What are three ways of cooling a greenhouse?
fan and pad
natural
ventilation
natural gas radiator
Which of the following are ways of heating a greenhouse?
solar
infared radiant
unit heaters
fog evaporative
Why is the black fabric covering the school greenhouse?
to reduce light intensity
to reduce temperature
to increase temperature
Which of the following are coverings for greenhouses we discussed?
polyethylene
glass
polycarbonate
acryllic
What type of covering do we have on our greenhouses? (over the top, not on the ends
polycarbonate
polyethylene
glass
What type of greenhouse is this?
quonset
gothic arch
lean-to
What type of greenhouse is this?
gothic arch
quonset
lean-to
What type of greenhouse is this?
gothic arch
window-mounted
qounset
What type of greenhouse is this?
window-mounted
gutter connected
gothic arch
What is a forcing structure for plants?
a structure that enables plants to be produced out of season
a greenhouse
Which type of greenhouse covering is expensive to install, but is long lasting and has great light transmission?
glass
polyethylene
acryllic
Which type of greenhouse covering is flammable?
glass
polycarbonate
Greenhouses are designed to stand up to weather extremes like
snow load
wind speed
high and low temperatures
