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WorksheetsCh 4 Propagation & Ch 7 Water
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the most limiting and urgent environmental factor for the propagation environment?
Water
Light
Wind
Temperature
Pollination occurs by _________?
Wind
Pollinators
Both A & B
None of the Above
Flowers that attract pollinators are ____________?
Brightly colored
Frangrant
Produce nectar
All of the above
What is the most popular type of cutting because they produce new plants more quickly?
Root
Stem
Leaf
None of the above
Which plant hormone is included in root stimulators?
Abscisic Acid
Ethylene
Cytokinins
Auxin
Which of the following is a leaf cutting technique?
Postage stamp
Paper clip
Envelope
Note pad
It is best to take root cuttings in later winter or early spring when they contain high concentrations of_____________?
Protein
Salt
Carbohydrates
None of the above
Protect the graft union from ___________?
Drying out
Direct light exposure
Both A & B
None of the above
Which method of grafting is difficult for herbaceous plants?
Apical splice
Spliced approach
Attachment
None of the above
In which bulb propagation method do you remove the entire basal plate?
Scoring
Scooping
Scaling
Both A & C
Besides their aesthetic value, well designed landscapes can reduce:
Erosion
Moderate temperatures
Provide space for relaxing, play and entertaining
All of the above
Grouping plants with similar water requirements is called:
Water-efficient Landscaping
Hydrozoning
Landscape irrigation zone
None of the above
Plants that can survive with natural rainfall most of the time fits into which category?
Moderate water needs (lantana)
High water needs
Turfgrass and vegetable gardens
Low water needs (established native plants)
The “landscape rule of thirds” is to design your landscape with equal parts:
Drought-tolerant turfgrass
Beds of native and adapted plants
Permeable hardsapes
All of the above
Hardscape materials that allow water to filter through include:
Pervious clay brick pavers/crushed stone
Paved driveways/ concrete walkways
Flagstone/ decomposed granite
Both A & C
Rainfall is free, low in pH (slightly below 7), and contains no _______________, chlorine, lime or salts.
Carbon
Calcium
Nitrogen
Sulfur
A simple system such as a rain barrel, usually consists of an area from which water can be collected (catchment), a storage container, and a __________________system.
Irrigation
Hydrozoning
Distribution
Water landscape
Properly designed, water-efficient landscapes need the addition of about ________inch of water per week when rainfall is scarce.
1
2
3
4
Common irrigation problems, possible causes, and remedies could include:
Sprinkler head spraying water onto the sidewalk, driveway, or road
Poor distribution pattern
Grass, shrubs, or tree blocking distribution
All of the aboe
Root system require oxygen to grow and take in water and nutrients. When water is applied too often, the soil becomes hypersaturated, forcing the air out of it. This situation can cause _________________.
Wet wilt
Root rot
Wilt
None of these
