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WorksheetsVeggies and Farm Safety
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 17mins
Choose the correct statement:
Energy for plant growth comes from photosynthesis
Energy for plant growth comes from the soil
Energy from plant growth comes from water and minerals
Plants don’t need energy for growth
Whichvegetables are generally grown through the winter months
cauliflower,broccoli, cabbage, tomatoes
peas, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli
cabbage, lettuce, tomatoes, broccoli
corn, cabbage, broccoli, peas
Which of the following soils is best suited to growing vegetables
waterlogged clay soils
well drained sandy soils
rich, loamy soils
gravely, sandy soil
A hoe is mainly used for
removing weeds
turning over the soil
levelling the soil
moving a pile of manure
Chemicals can cause poisoning if they are
drunk
inhaled
absorbed through the skin
all of the above
Before handling chemicals the most important rule is to
read the label
wearing brightly coloured clothing
wear a mask and gloves
wash hands with soap and water afterwards
When storing or using chemicals, which rule is incorrect
lock chemicals away in cupboard
clean up spills
work in well ventilated areas
store in unlabelled bottle or containers
Generally, the smaller the seed, the deeper it is sown
True - tiny seeds can be buried deep
False - small seeds want less soil to push through
Tools can be carried on your shoulder
True - there is no risk, you won't hurt anyone
False - you may injure someone behind you
Cabbages need to be thinned out after transplanting
True - they need lots of space
False - they can be planted tight together with no space
The main purpose of a rake is for turning over the soil
True - the rake is the tool you want
False - rakes are for smoothing and levelling the soil, and removing debris
It is advisable to remove some leaves when transplanting seedlings
True - some roots get damaged so less leaves prevents wilting
False - no leaves need ever be removed
Weeds compete for mineral nutrients
True - they also compete for water and light
False - weeds don't need any nutrients
Fuels and fertilisers are classed as farm chemicals
True
False
The withholding period for a chemical is the time between when it was sprayed on a crop and when the crop can be harvested.
True
False
Unused farm chemicals should be flushed down the drain
True - there is no risk
False - they should be appropriately disposed of in chemical waste bins
Weeds can be controlled by a herbicide
True - herbicides kill weeds
False - herbicides are for insect pests
Which part of the plant is used for food in pumpkins?
Root
Leaf
Fruit
Stalk
Which part of the plant is used for food in leeks?
Roots
Flower
Fruit
Leaves/bulb
Which part of the plant is used for food in celery?
Roots
Flower
Stems
Fruit
Which part of the plant is used for food in Brussels Sprouts?
buds
roots
leaves
seeds
Which part of the plant is used for food in radish?
Roots
leaves
fruit
stem
Which part of the plant is used for food in broccoli?
root
stem
buds
fruit
Which part of the plant is used for food in sweet corn?
root
stem
fruit
flower
Using the label image, what is the active ingredient / constituent?
Sulphur
Sulphate
Nitrate
Port Wakefield
Using the label image, what does sulphur control?
brown rot, scab, powdery mildew, rust, mites
aphids, worms, caterpillars
grasshoppers, viruses, weeds
prions, amoebas, beetles
Using the label image, how should sulfine be stored?
in a hot water bath with lid open and a sealed room
in a cool, dry, well ventilated area in the original packaging with closed lid.
in direct sunlight inside a greenhouse
buried in the soil
Using the label image, what safety precautions should you take?
Avoid contact with eyes and skin, do not inhale, wash hands, face, exposed skin thoroughly with soap and water.
Avoid spreading chemicals on other people and surfaces.
Do not allow any to be injected or get in your mouth
All of the above
Using the label image, what amount of “Sulfine” is required in 100 litres of water to control Bean Rust in vegetables ?
30L
350g
3g
40 mL
Using the label image, what would you do if you are preparing this chemical and your neighbour’s 3 year old son walked in and spilled it on himself?
Immediately notify someone and help the child away from the poison. Both thoroughly wash areas where poison has touched you with soap and water. If poisoning occurs contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre.
Wash the baby then throw it out with the bath water
Forget about it
Ensure you help the child wash poison off, but do not worry about any poison that touched you while providing assistance.
Using the label image, do you think the disposal directions are appropriate for the container?
No - this is out dated - dangerous chemicals and poison can leach into the surface or groundwater. This can affect the soil, plants and water for a long time.
Yes - nobody will know
Using the planting guide, which herbs should be planted in Autumn in Adelaide.
Chives, Parsley, coriander, oregano
Basil, thyme, fennel
Rosemary, rocket, sage
Lovage, tarragon, mint
Using the sowing guide, how deep should coriander seeds be sown?
8mm
10m
5cm
5mm
