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Introduction to Gardening

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What must you do FIRST before starting any garden?
a)
Buy plants you like the look of.
b)
Water the ground where the garden will be.
c)
Research the type of plants suitable for where you live.
d)
Spray the ground nearby for insects.
2.

Do you need a backyard to enjoy gardening?

a)

No

b)

Yes

3.

Vegetable gardening is beneficial to the gardener, the family, and the community. 

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Is soil a limited or unlimited resource?

a)

limited

b)

unlimited

5.

Is soil a renewable or non-renewable resource

a)

renewable resource

b)

non-renewable resource

6.

What term is used for planting seeds?

a)

Germinating

b)

Sowing

c)

Sinking

d)

Fertilizing

7.
When seeds begin to sprout, we say they have...
a)
Grown.
b)
Germinated.
c)
Burst.
d)
Integrated.
8.

Group of plants that grows for one year?

a)

Perennials

b)

Semi-Annuals

c)

Annuals

9.

The pH scale measures the concentration of what natural element?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Helium

c)

Nitrogen

d)

Hydrogen

10.

Match the following

a)

H

1.

Hydrogen

b)

K

2.

Potassium

c)

P

3.

Phosphorus

d)

pH

4.

Power of Hydrogen

11.

Carrots, beets and turnips are all of which of the 3 life longevity types of plants?

a)

Perennials

b)

Annuals

c)

Semi-Annuals

12.

Group of plants that grow for multiple years

a)

Annuals

b)

Perennials

c)

Semi-Annuals

13.

Which tool is used for digging soil?

a)
b)
c)
d)
14.
What is the MAIN reason to compost?
a)
To recycle nutrients back into the soil.
b)
To cut down how much rubbish goes in the bin.
c)
To give plants a food source.
d)
To attract insects to your garden.
15.

Which of these nutrients do plants not get from the soil?

a)

Potassium

b)

Carbon

c)

Phosphorus

d)

Nitrogen

16.
What term means collecting crops when they are finished growing.
a)
Growth
b)
Collection
c)
Organic
d)
Harvest
17.
What does 'native' mean when referring to plants?
a)

The plant was brought into this region from overseas.

b)

The plant grows in this region naturally.

c)
The plant grows best in hot conditions.
d)
The plant grows best in cold conditions.
18.
Agriculture is....
a)
The study of gardens.
b)
The science behind plants.
c)
The study of growing things.
d)
The science behind farming.
19.
What does 'sustainable' mean in agriculture?
a)
Making sure all crops grow at the same rate
b)
Ensuring the plants have enough water.
c)
Ensuring farming practices don't negatively affect the environment.
d)
Making sure farming practices harm the environment.
20.

What is the name used for planting specific plants near each other to increase health of a plant.

a)

Buddy Planting

b)

Companion Planting

c)

Assistance Gardening

d)

Friendly Plants

21.

what is Hydroponics?

a)

Growing plants without natural sunlight

b)

Growing plants without soil.

c)

Growing plants inside buildings.

d)

Growing plants without pesticides.

22.

What is the purpose of mulch?

a)

Allows moisture into soil and keeps it there.

b)

Prevents roots from getting sun burnt.

c)

Keeps insects from getting into the soil.

d)

Increases the effectiveness of fertilizers.

23.

How would you rate the "Introduction to Gardening" lesson?

a)

I learned a lot!

b)

I learned some new things.

c)

I knew most of the information already.

d)

I didn't learn anything.