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4th G Urban Gardening #1

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

(a)   is the method of growing plants in a city or urban environment with limited land/soil to cultivate.

2.

Below are some of the benefits of Urban Gardening, except ____________________.

a)

to appreciate God's creation, makes us happy, peaceful, calm especially if you are smelling the flowers...t

b)

to make good use of leisure time, instead of gadgets that damage our eyes.

c)

to be able to grow bulk of vegetables in the city and sell it to the market

d)

to learn lessons of honest toil is honorable and profitable

3.

We have several methods of urban gardening. Which is not?

a)

landscaping

b)

container gardening

c)

vertical gardening

d)

planting on ricefields

4.

This type of container gardening make use of recycled PET bottles and it is designed to retain some water at the bottom for the plant to absorb.

a)

self-watering

b)

landscaping

c)

vertical gardening

d)

hydroponics

5.

This is a space-saving method of urban gardening. This is recommended not only if your area is limited, but it is good for water conservation and it serve as wall decor, an aesthetic.

a)

landscaping

b)

aquaponics

c)

vertical gardening

d)

container gardening

6.

What types of plants is grown on rooftops, balconies or terraces?

a)

Fruit trees

b)

Banana plant

c)

herbs, flowering and ornamental plants

d)

Sturdy and trees of good quality timber like narra, mahogany.

7.

This urban method of growing plants that uses water as the medium, mixed with mineral nutrient solution necessary for plants to grow. (especially leafy vegetables)

a)

aquaponics

b)

hydroponics

c)

squarefoot gardening

d)

container gardening

8.

In container gardening, choosing a location is very important because plants must have access to sunlight and the standard sunlight exposure is _____________ per day.

a)

4 hours

b)

5 hours

c)

6 hours

d)

7 hours

9.

When we talk of plant adaptation, broccolis, cauliflower and cabbages are excellent plants to grow in an urban/city setting.

a)

yes

b)

no

10.

This is the primary key in successful container gardening in an urban set up. This must be filled with nutrients because this is where the plant will grow and develop.

(a)  

11.

Soil ingredient that comes from worm manures, an excellent source of nutrient needed much by a plant.

a)

cocopeat

b)

carbonized rice hull

c)

vermicast

d)

lava rocks/pumice

12.

This soil mixture is made of coconut husk that is decomposed through submerging in water and ground.

a)

cocopeat

b)

aged rice hull

c)

vermicast or wormcast

d)

loam soil

13.

This soil mixture is made up of partially burnt rice hull that is necessary in protecting the soil from fungus and bacteria.

a)

cocopeat

b)

carbonized rice hull

c)

vermicast

d)

pumice

14.

The "seed" in the parable of the Sower represents ________________

a)

The gospel - God's message

b)

a growing plant

c)

that is planted on a container

d)

your heart

15.

The SOIL in the parable of the sower, represents __________

a)

Your heart, my heart where the seeds of God's love is planted

b)

the plant...

c)

water

d)

sunlight

16.

The "medium" or the means on which plant grows on hydroponics and aquaponics.

a)

Soil

b)

Water

c)

Cocopeat only

d)

vermicast and cocopeat

17.

___________ is being added to water to create hydroponics?

a)

any fertilizer

b)

animal manures

c)

Mineral nutrients solution

d)

none of the above mentioned

18.

This urban method of growing plants that uses water as the medium for plants to grow, but instead of adding mineral nutrient solution that is added to water, we place fishes in the tank to fertigate the water.

a)

vertical gardening

b)

hydroponics

c)

landscaping

d)

aquaponics

19.

Ideals of good quality of soil mixture are the stated below, except ____________.

a)

soil must be porous

b)

soil must have good aeration or good drainage

c)

soil is brownish in color

d)

soil is clayish

20.

Pumice or lava rocks are highly recommended in growing succulents because of the crevices that holds air and does not retain water. write TRUE or FALSE

(a)  

21.

Soil component that is rich is nitrogen and carbon necessary for protecting the plant from fungus and bacteria

a)

carbonized rice hull

b)

aged rice hull

c)

vermicast

d)

cocopeat

22.

Container gardening needs lots of CARING, and watering plants in a container is done ______________.

a)

early in the morning and late in the afternoon.

b)

midday because summer causes too much heat on plants

c)

one a month

d)

three times a day, just like meal.

23.

A good and perfect soil requires various types of the "most nutrients" needed by plants to grow. These nutrients are called ____________.

a)

Nano nutrients

b)

Macro Nutrients

c)

Micro Nutrients

d)

Solid Nutrients

24.

__________ is a macro nutrient, much needed by the leaves of a plant for green coloring necessary to manufacture plant food.

a)

Potassium

b)

Nitrogen

c)

Iron

d)

Phosphorus

25.

This macro nutrient is used by a plant to help form new roots, create flowers, fruits and seeds.

a)

Potassium

b)

Nitrogen

c)

Phosphorus

d)

Iron

26.

This macro nutrient help plants make strong stem and keep plants to grow faster.

a)

Nitrogen

b)

Phosphorus

c)

Potassium

d)

Iron

27.

Organic source of potassium that is simple and practical.

a)

Banana peel soaked overnight in water

b)

Crushed egg shells

c)

Urea fertilizer

d)

Complete fertilizer

28.

It is the process of gathering vegetable scraps/ fruit peels, have them rot in a proper procedure and on a specific time, added to soil as organic fertilizer.

a)

composting

b)

arranging

c)

chopping

d)

curing

29.

We need to feed our container plants every _____ because nutrients are absorbed easily and there's no way roots could get the nutrients needed by plants.

a)

weekly

b)

two weeks

c)

monthly

d)

yearly

30.

Meat and fish rinse (last rinse) is rich in nitrogen and other nutrients necessary for plant growth. Write TRUE or FALSE

(a)  

31.

Many chemicals are available to protect plants from pests and diseases, but organic pesticides are the best. Which is not an organic pesticide?

a)

Neem oil

b)

Baking soda

c)

Red chili powder

d)

Malathion

32.

The beauty and convenience of planting vegetables in urban setting are the following, except______

a)

convenient and handy

b)

therapeutic.

c)

leisure that creates happiness

d)

very costly.

33.

______________ is not considered a recyclable container used in urban gardening.

a)

PET bottles

b)

Mineral water bottle

c)

Stick O Canister

d)

Clay pot bought at cartimar

34.

Landscaping beautifies the surroundings, creates eye appeal. TRUE or FALSE

(a)  

35.

This method of gardening is not famous in the Philippines. It is done putting up a small area through planting individual plant in each cell.

a)

container gardening

b)

landscaping

c)

squarefoot gardening

d)

vertical gardening