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WorksheetsHorticulture Final
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 41mins
Which of the following is the science and technology of cultivating crops for food, fiber, and fuel?
Agronomy
Botany
Forestry
Horticulture
Which of the following is the scientific study of plants, including their structure, genetics, ecology, classification, and economic importance?
Agronomy
Botany
Forestry
Horticulture
Which of the following is the science, cultivation, processing, storage, and marketing of herbs and vegetables?
Floriculture
Olericulture
Pomology
Viticulture
Which of the following is the cultivation of grapes to be eaten fresh and to be used for making juices, raisins, jams, jellies, and wines?
Floriculture
Olericulture
Pomology
Viticulture
The cultivation, processing, storage, and marketing of fruits and nuts.
Floriculture
Olericulture
Pomology
Viticulture
The study, cultivation, and marketing of flowers and ornamental plants.
Floriculture
Olericulture
Pomology
Viticulture
Which of the following is the process of farming or producing plant and animal products in ways that promote the health of people, animals, and the environment?
community supported agriculture
integrated pest management
organic foods
sustainable agriculture
Which of the following is the practice in which people pay in advance for shares of produce that is shared at harvest?
community supported agriculture
integrated pest management
organic foods
sustainable agriculture
Which of the following is the term for the company’s basic ideas, standards, and principles?
core ideology
envisioneed future
mission statement
vision
A company’s description of its long-term goals is its ____.
core ideology
envisioneed future
mission statement
vision
Which of the following is not one of the four Ps of marketing?
product
price
process
promotion
The elevation and slope of a specific land area is referred to as its ____.
cartography
geography
geology
topography
What is the ideal soil pH for growing nursery plants in the ground?
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Which of the following is not a utility resource to be considered for a greenhouse?
electricity
fuel
water
wind
Greenhouses should run east to west if they are ____.
above 20°N latitude
above 40°N latitude
below 20°N latitude
below 40°N latitude
Which of the following is the most transparent of the greenhouse covering materials?
glass
glazing
polycarbonated fiberglass
polyethylene film
Which of the following is a heating system that uses propane or natural gas to heat a steel radiant tube?
forced air heating
hot water heating
infrared heating
steam heating
Which greenhouse floor is the most durable, but does not drain?
gravel
porous concrete
soil
standard concrete
Night interruption is a method of ____.
creating a short-day effect for plants
creating a long-day effect for plants
maintaining light for extended periods
eliminating light for extended periods
Fertilizers that do not readily mix with, or dissolve in, water are known as ____.
complete fertilizers
imcomplete fertilizer
insoluble fertilizers
soluble fertilizers
Foggers, shade clothes, and energy-saving curtains are methods of controlling ____.
growth
media
temperature
water
The difference between day and night temperatures is known as ____.
DIF
IAA
PGR
pH
Plants that are free of soil and shipped while dormant are ____.
bare root plants
bedding plants
plug plants
unrooted cuttings
Plants that require more than two years to complete their life cycle, or live for many years, are referred to as ____.
annuals
biennials
evergreens
perennials
Which of the following hydroponic systems works through capillary action?
Ebb and flow system
Drip system
Nutrient film technique system
Wick system
Which of the following is not needed in hydroponic cultivation?
oxygen
nutrient solution
soil
water
A component that emits fine droplets of water in an aeroponic system is a(n) ____.
drip manifold
mist nozzle
nutrient pump
reservoir
Which of the following is the process of growing plants that have been altered, often via genetic engineering, for medicinal uses?
biopharming
culling
deep water culture
water culture system
A hydroponic system component that provides a habitat for bacteria to grow and convert ammonium to nitrates is a(n) ____.
biofilter
electric sump pump
rearing tank
settling basin
Which of the following is a plant commonly cultivated through aquaponics?
apples
corn
wheat
tomatoes
Which of the following is the number one fish used in commercial aquaponics?
bass
carp
tilapia
salmon
Which of the following is the simplest form of rooftop gardening?
container gardening
extensive green roof system
intensive green roof system
planters
When constructing a rooftop garden, the bottom layer should be a(n) ____.
drainage layer
insulation layer
root barrier
waterproof membrane
The design, installation, and maintenance of plants inside buildings is known as interiorscaping.
True
False
Complete fertilizers contain nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus.
True
False
Plants used in the green industry have no environmental impact.
True
False
Saltwater fish work well in an aquaponics system.
True
False
One-half of an even span greenhouse connected to the wall of another existing structure.
even span
gothic arch
lean-to
quonset
Distance on the roof from eave to the ridge is the same on both sides of the greenhouse.
even span
gothic arch
lean-to
quonset
Similar to a Quonset, but with a gable down the center of the roof.
even span
gothic arch
lean-to
quonset
Roof is a semicircular arch that begins at the ground level; no gable or supporting posts.
even span
gothic arch
lean-to
quonset
Covers a large area; consists of a series of roof spans, sloped in the same direction, with a vertical opening between each roof.
ridge and furrow
sawtooth
uneven span
wave and furrow
Commonly used on a slope or area with reduced daylight; short side of the roof is on the upper side of the grade.
ridge and furrow
sawtooth
uneven span
wave and furrow
Large area enclosed under one roof; several even span greenhouses joined at the eaves.
ridge and furrow
sawtooth
uneven span
wave and furrow
Areas of the greenhouse that can be opened or closed to allow or prevent air exchange between the greenhouse and outside environment.
louvers
shutters
vents
wind traps
Parts of the greenhouse that can be opened to release built-up heat to the outside environment, reduce condensation, and improve airflow.
louvers
shutters
vents
wind traps
Vertical or horizontal slats placed in a frame that can be angled to allow air and light exchange between the greenhouse and the outside environment.
louvers
shutters
vents
wind traps
Completely level trays or benches hold plants; a nutrient solution floods these benches; valve is opened and solution drains to a holding tank; solution is treated and reused.
boom irrigation
capillary mat
drip irrigation
ebb and flood
Pipes fitted with water nozzles that move over the tops of plants and water them.
boom irrigation
capillary mat
drip irrigation
ebb and flood
Pots are set on a material saturated with nutrient solution; plants take up the nutrient solution through the holes in the pots.
boom irrigation
capillary mat
drip irrigation
ebb and flood
Saves water and labor; tubes placed within each plant’s growing medium; slowly watered via an emitter.
boom irrigation
capillary mat
drip irrigation
ebb and flood
Perfectly sloped floor made of nonporous concrete that is flooded with a nutrient solution.
flood floor
overhead sprinklers
trough system
water trays
Water collection under each plant that collects water from overhead watering; reduces runoff and leaching by allowing later water absorption.
flood floor
overhead sprinklers
trough system
water trays
Mechanism placed at a slight grade over existing benches; pots are spaced throughout the mechanism and tubes emit a nutrient solution that passes the base of the pots.
flood floor
overhead sprinklers
trough system
water trays
Tendency to waste water and wet foliage; nozzles have a circular overlapping pattern; waters from above.
flood floor
overhead sprinklers
trough system
water trays
Common home lights that light up instantly, give off warm light; inexpensive but inefficient.
Compact fluorescent lighting
High-pressure sodium lighting
Incandescent lighting
Light-emitting diode
Metal halide lighting
Bulbs last 7000–24,000 hours, provide a full spectrum of fluorescent light that resembles natural light.
Compact fluorescent lighting
High-pressure sodium lighting
Incandescent lighting
Light-emitting diode
Metal halide lighting
Recommended for supplemental lighting where natural lighting is already present; produces a warm white light and lasts 16,000–24,000 hours.
Compact fluorescent lighting
High-pressure sodium lighting
Incandescent lighting
Light-emitting diode
Metal halide lighting
Popular lights with life spans of 35,000–50,000 hours; uses 75% less energy.
Compact fluorescent lighting
High-pressure sodium lighting
Incandescent lighting
Light-emitting diode
Metal halide lighting
Recommended for areas with no natural lighting; provides crisp, white light and lasts 5000–20,000 hours.
Compact fluorescent lighting
High-pressure sodium lighting
Incandescent lighting
Light-emitting diode
Metal halide lighting
Plants with an established root system that are produced in standard nursery containers that are equal to or greater than 5/8² in diameter and less than 3² in diameter.
bare root
bulbs and tubers
liners
plugs
unrooted cuttings
Tips of stems that have been removed (cut) from the plant.
bare root
bulbs and tubers
liners
plugs
unrooted cuttings
Modified stems that hold storage tissue, modified leaves, and a flower bud in a dormant state.
bare root
bulbs and tubers
liners
plugs
unrooted cuttings
Young plants with well-established and independent root systems that are easy to transplant into containers or inserts.
bare root
bulbs and tubers
liners
plugs
unrooted cuttings
Plants that are free of soil and shipped while dormant.
bare root
bulbs and tubers
liners
plugs
unrooted cuttings
A system of building layers of organic matter to construct the growing media in a raised bed is known as _________ composting.
sandwich
stacking
organic
lasagna
A method of growing plants on an upright surface, such as a wall or trellis, rather than on a horizontal surface is called ______ gardening.
horizontal
tall
vertical
air
A media used to cultivate plants in a hydroponic system is called a(n) ________.
sponges
anti-soil
aggregate
soilless oasis
A gardening method in which plants are placed every foot in a staggered pattern is called _____ foot gardening.
gap
square
two
circle
The length of dark period needed to initiate flowing in a plant is called critical ____________________ interval.
night
day
evening
afternoon
Fans that create a constant temperature throughout a greenhouse or high tunnel are referred to as ________ fans.
draft
round
circulation
exhaust
Fans that pull air out of the greenhouse and work in conjunction with vents and cooling systems are referred to as _____ fans.
draft
round
circulation
exhaust
The system of growing plants in water that has been or is being used to grow fish, snails, crayfish, or other aquatic creatures is called ________.
biopharming
aquaculture
fish and plant production
seafood
A fertilizer lacking in one of the three primary macronutrients (nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium) is known as a(n) ________ fertilizer.
complete
incomplete
insoluble
soluble
A document that contains a concise summary of a person’s education, skills, work experience, and other qualifications for a job is called a(n) ____________________.
resume
application
letter of recommendation
strategic plan
