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Horticulture Final

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is the science and technology of cultivating crops for food, fiber, and fuel?

a)

Agronomy

b)

Botany

c)

Forestry

d)

Horticulture

2.

Which of the following is the scientific study of plants, including their structure, genetics, ecology, classification, and economic importance?

a)

Agronomy

b)

Botany

c)

Forestry

d)

Horticulture

3.

Which of the following is the science, cultivation, processing, storage, and marketing of herbs and vegetables?

a)

Floriculture

b)

Olericulture

c)

Pomology

d)

Viticulture

4.

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?

a)

Floriculture

b)

Olericulture

c)

Pomology

d)

Viticulture

5.

The cultivation, processing, storage, and marketing of fruits and nuts.

a)

Floriculture

b)

Olericulture

c)

Pomology

d)

Viticulture

6.

The study, cultivation, and marketing of flowers and ornamental plants.

a)

Floriculture

b)

Olericulture

c)

Pomology

d)

Viticulture

7.

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?

a)

community supported agriculture

b)

integrated pest management

c)

organic foods

d)

sustainable agriculture

8.

Which of the following is the practice in which people pay in advance for shares of produce that is shared at harvest?

a)

community supported agriculture

b)

integrated pest management

c)

organic foods

d)

sustainable agriculture

9.

Which of the following is the term for the company’s basic ideas, standards, and principles?

a)

core ideology

b)

envisioneed future

c)

mission statement

d)

vision

10.

A company’s description of its long-term goals is its ____.

a)

core ideology

b)

envisioneed future

c)

mission statement

d)

vision

11.

Which of the following is not one of the four Ps of marketing?

a)

product

b)

price

c)

process

d)

promotion

12.

The elevation and slope of a specific land area is referred to as its ____.

a)

cartography

b)

geography

c)

geology

d)

topography

13.

What is the ideal soil pH for growing nursery plants in the ground?

a)

1-3

b)

3-5

c)

5-7

d)

7-9

14.

Which of the following is not a utility resource to be considered for a greenhouse?

a)

electricity

b)

fuel

c)

water

d)

wind

15.

Greenhouses should run east to west if they are ____.

a)

above 20°N latitude

b)

above 40°N latitude

c)

below 20°N latitude

d)

below 40°N latitude

16.

Which of the following is the most transparent of the greenhouse covering materials?

a)

glass

b)

glazing

c)

polycarbonated fiberglass

d)

polyethylene film

17.

Which of the following is a heating system that uses propane or natural gas to heat a steel radiant tube?

a)

forced air heating

b)

hot water heating

c)

infrared heating

d)

steam heating

18.

Which greenhouse floor is the most durable, but does not drain?

a)

gravel

b)

porous concrete

c)

soil

d)

standard concrete

19.

Night interruption is a method of ____.

a)

creating a short-day effect for plants

b)

creating a long-day effect for plants

c)

maintaining light for extended periods

d)

eliminating light for extended periods

20.

Fertilizers that do not readily mix with, or dissolve in, water are known as ____.

a)

complete fertilizers

b)

imcomplete fertilizer

c)

insoluble fertilizers

d)

soluble fertilizers

21.

Foggers, shade clothes, and energy-saving curtains are methods of controlling ____.

a)

growth

b)

media

c)

temperature

d)

water

22.

The difference between day and night temperatures is known as ____.

a)

DIF

b)

IAA

c)

PGR

d)

pH

23.

Plants that are free of soil and shipped while dormant are ____.

a)

bare root plants

b)

bedding plants

c)

plug plants

d)

unrooted cuttings

24.

Plants that require more than two years to complete their life cycle, or live for many years, are referred to as ____.

a)

annuals

b)

biennials

c)

evergreens

d)

perennials

25.

Which of the following hydroponic systems works through capillary action?

a)

Ebb and flow system

b)

Drip system

c)

Nutrient film technique system

d)

Wick system

26.

Which of the following is not needed in hydroponic cultivation?

a)

oxygen

b)

nutrient solution

c)

soil

d)

water

27.

A component that emits fine droplets of water in an aeroponic system is a(n) ____.

a)

drip manifold

b)

mist nozzle

c)

nutrient pump

d)

reservoir

28.

Which of the following is the process of growing plants that have been altered, often via genetic engineering, for medicinal uses?

a)

biopharming

b)

culling

c)

deep water culture

d)

water culture system

29.

A hydroponic system component that provides a habitat for bacteria to grow and convert ammonium to nitrates is a(n) ____.

a)

biofilter

b)

electric sump pump

c)

rearing tank

d)

settling basin

30.

Which of the following is a plant commonly cultivated through aquaponics?

a)

apples

b)

corn

c)

wheat

d)

tomatoes

31.

Which of the following is the number one fish used in commercial aquaponics?

a)

bass

b)

carp

c)

tilapia

d)

salmon

32.

Which of the following is the simplest form of rooftop gardening?

a)

container gardening

b)

extensive green roof system

c)

intensive green roof system

d)

planters

33.

When constructing a rooftop garden, the bottom layer should be a(n) ____.

a)

drainage layer

b)

insulation layer

c)

root barrier

d)

waterproof membrane

34.

The design, installation, and maintenance of plants inside buildings is known as interiorscaping.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Complete fertilizers contain nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Plants used in the green industry have no environmental impact.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

Saltwater fish work well in an aquaponics system.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

One-half of an even span greenhouse connected to the wall of another existing structure.

a)

even span

b)

gothic arch

c)

lean-to

d)

quonset

39.

Distance on the roof from eave to the ridge is the same on both sides of the greenhouse.

a)

even span

b)

gothic arch

c)

lean-to

d)

quonset

40.

Similar to a Quonset, but with a gable down the center of the roof.

a)

even span

b)

gothic arch

c)

lean-to

d)

quonset

41.

Roof is a semicircular arch that begins at the ground level; no gable or supporting posts.

a)

even span

b)

gothic arch

c)

lean-to

d)

quonset

42.

Covers a large area; consists of a series of roof spans, sloped in the same direction, with a vertical opening between each roof.

a)

ridge and furrow

b)

sawtooth

c)

uneven span

d)

wave and furrow

43.

Commonly used on a slope or area with reduced daylight; short side of the roof is on the upper side of the grade.

a)

ridge and furrow

b)

sawtooth

c)

uneven span

d)

wave and furrow

44.

Large area enclosed under one roof; several even span greenhouses joined at the eaves.

a)

ridge and furrow

b)

sawtooth

c)

uneven span

d)

wave and furrow

45.

Areas of the greenhouse that can be opened or closed to allow or prevent air exchange between the greenhouse and outside environment.

a)

louvers

b)

shutters

c)

vents

d)

wind traps

46.

Parts of the greenhouse that can be opened to release built-up heat to the outside environment, reduce condensation, and improve airflow.

a)

louvers

b)

shutters

c)

vents

d)

wind traps

47.

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.

a)

louvers

b)

shutters

c)

vents

d)

wind traps

48.

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.

a)

boom irrigation

b)

capillary mat

c)

drip irrigation

d)

ebb and flood

49.

Pipes fitted with water nozzles that move over the tops of plants and water them.

a)

boom irrigation

b)

capillary mat

c)

drip irrigation

d)

ebb and flood

50.

Pots are set on a material saturated with nutrient solution; plants take up the nutrient solution through the holes in the pots.

a)

boom irrigation

b)

capillary mat

c)

drip irrigation

d)

ebb and flood

51.

Saves water and labor; tubes placed within each plant’s growing medium; slowly watered via an emitter.

a)

boom irrigation

b)

capillary mat

c)

drip irrigation

d)

ebb and flood

52.

Perfectly sloped floor made of nonporous concrete that is flooded with a nutrient solution.

a)

flood floor

b)

overhead sprinklers

c)

trough system

d)

water trays

53.

Water collection under each plant that collects water from overhead watering; reduces runoff and leaching by allowing later water absorption.

a)

flood floor

b)

overhead sprinklers

c)

trough system

d)

water trays

54.

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.

a)

flood floor

b)

overhead sprinklers

c)

trough system

d)

water trays

55.

Tendency to waste water and wet foliage; nozzles have a circular overlapping pattern; waters from above.

a)

flood floor

b)

overhead sprinklers

c)

trough system

d)

water trays

56.

Common home lights that light up instantly, give off warm light; inexpensive but inefficient.

a)

Compact fluorescent lighting

b)

High-pressure sodium lighting

c)

Incandescent lighting

d)

Light-emitting diode

e)

Metal halide lighting

57.

Bulbs last 7000–24,000 hours, provide a full spectrum of fluorescent light that resembles natural light.

a)

Compact fluorescent lighting

b)

High-pressure sodium lighting

c)

Incandescent lighting

d)

Light-emitting diode

e)

Metal halide lighting

58.

Recommended for supplemental lighting where natural lighting is already present; produces a warm white light and lasts 16,000–24,000 hours.

a)

Compact fluorescent lighting

b)

High-pressure sodium lighting

c)

Incandescent lighting

d)

Light-emitting diode

e)

Metal halide lighting

59.

Popular lights with life spans of 35,000–50,000 hours; uses 75% less energy.

a)

Compact fluorescent lighting

b)

High-pressure sodium lighting

c)

Incandescent lighting

d)

Light-emitting diode

e)

Metal halide lighting

60.

Recommended for areas with no natural lighting; provides crisp, white light and lasts 5000–20,000 hours.

a)

Compact fluorescent lighting

b)

High-pressure sodium lighting

c)

Incandescent lighting

d)

Light-emitting diode

e)

Metal halide lighting

61.

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.

a)

bare root

b)

bulbs and tubers

c)

liners

d)

plugs

e)

unrooted cuttings

62.

Tips of stems that have been removed (cut) from the plant.

a)

bare root

b)

bulbs and tubers

c)

liners

d)

plugs

e)

unrooted cuttings

63.

Modified stems that hold storage tissue, modified leaves, and a flower bud in a dormant state.

a)

bare root

b)

bulbs and tubers

c)

liners

d)

plugs

e)

unrooted cuttings

64.

Young plants with well-established and independent root systems that are easy to transplant into containers or inserts.

a)

bare root

b)

bulbs and tubers

c)

liners

d)

plugs

e)

unrooted cuttings

65.

Plants that are free of soil and shipped while dormant.

a)

bare root

b)

bulbs and tubers

c)

liners

d)

plugs

e)

unrooted cuttings

66.

A system of building layers of organic matter to construct the growing media in a raised bed is known as _________ composting.

a)

sandwich

b)

stacking

c)

organic

d)

lasagna

67.

A method of growing plants on an upright surface, such as a wall or trellis, rather than on a horizontal surface is called ______ gardening.

a)

horizontal

b)

tall

c)

vertical

d)

air

68.

A media used to cultivate plants in a hydroponic system is called a(n) ________.

a)

sponges

b)

anti-soil

c)

aggregate

d)

soilless oasis

69.

A gardening method in which plants are placed every foot in a staggered pattern is called _____ foot gardening.

a)

gap

b)

square

c)

two

d)

circle

70.

The length of dark period needed to initiate flowing in a plant is called critical ____________________ interval.

a)

night

b)

day

c)

evening

d)

afternoon

71.

Fans that create a constant temperature throughout a greenhouse or high tunnel are referred to as ________ fans.

a)

draft

b)

round

c)

circulation

d)

exhaust

72.

Fans that pull air out of the greenhouse and work in conjunction with vents and cooling systems are referred to as _____ fans.

a)

draft

b)

round

c)

circulation

d)

exhaust

73.

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 ________.

a)

biopharming

b)

aquaculture

c)

fish and plant production

d)

seafood

74.

A fertilizer lacking in one of the three primary macronutrients (nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium) is known as a(n) ________ fertilizer.

a)

complete

b)

incomplete

c)

insoluble

d)

soluble

75.

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) ____________________.

a)

resume

b)

application

c)

letter of recommendation

d)

strategic plan