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Worksheets4th G Urban Gardening #1
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 41mins
(a) is the method of growing plants in a city or urban environment with limited land/soil to cultivate.
Below are some of the benefits of Urban Gardening, except ____________________.
to appreciate God's creation, makes us happy, peaceful, calm especially if you are smelling the flowers...t
to make good use of leisure time, instead of gadgets that damage our eyes.
to be able to grow bulk of vegetables in the city and sell it to the market
to learn lessons of honest toil is honorable and profitable
We have several methods of urban gardening. Which is not?
landscaping
container gardening
vertical gardening
planting on ricefields
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.
self-watering
landscaping
vertical gardening
hydroponics
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.
landscaping
aquaponics
vertical gardening
container gardening
What types of plants is grown on rooftops, balconies or terraces?
Fruit trees
Banana plant
herbs, flowering and ornamental plants
Sturdy and trees of good quality timber like narra, mahogany.
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)
aquaponics
hydroponics
squarefoot gardening
container gardening
In container gardening, choosing a location is very important because plants must have access to sunlight and the standard sunlight exposure is _____________ per day.
4 hours
5 hours
6 hours
7 hours
When we talk of plant adaptation, broccolis, cauliflower and cabbages are excellent plants to grow in an urban/city setting.
yes
no
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)
Soil ingredient that comes from worm manures, an excellent source of nutrient needed much by a plant.
cocopeat
carbonized rice hull
vermicast
lava rocks/pumice
This soil mixture is made of coconut husk that is decomposed through submerging in water and ground.
cocopeat
aged rice hull
vermicast or wormcast
loam soil
This soil mixture is made up of partially burnt rice hull that is necessary in protecting the soil from fungus and bacteria.
cocopeat
carbonized rice hull
vermicast
pumice
The "seed" in the parable of the Sower represents ________________
The gospel - God's message
a growing plant
that is planted on a container
your heart
The SOIL in the parable of the sower, represents __________
Your heart, my heart where the seeds of God's love is planted
the plant...
water
sunlight
The "medium" or the means on which plant grows on hydroponics and aquaponics.
Soil
Water
Cocopeat only
vermicast and cocopeat
___________ is being added to water to create hydroponics?
any fertilizer
animal manures
Mineral nutrients solution
none of the above mentioned
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.
vertical gardening
hydroponics
landscaping
aquaponics
Ideals of good quality of soil mixture are the stated below, except ____________.
soil must be porous
soil must have good aeration or good drainage
soil is brownish in color
soil is clayish
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)
Soil component that is rich is nitrogen and carbon necessary for protecting the plant from fungus and bacteria
carbonized rice hull
aged rice hull
vermicast
cocopeat
Container gardening needs lots of CARING, and watering plants in a container is done ______________.
early in the morning and late in the afternoon.
midday because summer causes too much heat on plants
one a month
three times a day, just like meal.
A good and perfect soil requires various types of the "most nutrients" needed by plants to grow. These nutrients are called ____________.
Nano nutrients
Macro Nutrients
Micro Nutrients
Solid Nutrients
__________ is a macro nutrient, much needed by the leaves of a plant for green coloring necessary to manufacture plant food.
Potassium
Nitrogen
Iron
Phosphorus
This macro nutrient is used by a plant to help form new roots, create flowers, fruits and seeds.
Potassium
Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Iron
This macro nutrient help plants make strong stem and keep plants to grow faster.
Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Potassium
Iron
Organic source of potassium that is simple and practical.
Banana peel soaked overnight in water
Crushed egg shells
Urea fertilizer
Complete fertilizer
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.
composting
arranging
chopping
curing
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.
weekly
two weeks
monthly
yearly
Meat and fish rinse (last rinse) is rich in nitrogen and other nutrients necessary for plant growth. Write TRUE or FALSE
(a)
Many chemicals are available to protect plants from pests and diseases, but organic pesticides are the best. Which is not an organic pesticide?
Neem oil
Baking soda
Red chili powder
Malathion
The beauty and convenience of planting vegetables in urban setting are the following, except______
convenient and handy
therapeutic.
leisure that creates happiness
very costly.
______________ is not considered a recyclable container used in urban gardening.
PET bottles
Mineral water bottle
Stick O Canister
Clay pot bought at cartimar
Landscaping beautifies the surroundings, creates eye appeal. TRUE or FALSE
(a)
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.
container gardening
landscaping
squarefoot gardening
vertical gardening
