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WorksheetsP.I 3.2 Plants functions in landscape-safetyshadeasthtchedgs etc
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Which of the following best describes the function of plants in the landscape for each of the given categories? Safety
Provide shade and reduce sun exposure
Act as a barrier to prevent access to certain areas
Enhance the visual appeal of a space
Block or reduce wind flow
Which of the following best describes the function of plants in the landscape for each of the given categories? Shade
Provide a visual border to the property
Create shelter and reduce sunlight in certain areas
Improve the aesthetic value of the space
Act as a natural barrier against wind
Which of the following best describes the function of plants in the landscape for each of the given categories? Aesthetic
Enhance the visual appeal of a landscape with color and texture
Provide protection from strong winds
Offer shade and cooling
Block unwanted views
Which of the following best describes the function of plants in the landscape for each of the given categories? Hedges
Serve as living fences or boundaries
Provide shelter from the sun
Increase airflow by channeling wind
Enhance the beauty of the landscape
Which of the following best describes the function of plants in the landscape for each of the given categories? Windbreaker
Create visual interest with color and texture
Act as a barrier to protect against strong winds
Offer privacy by screening certain areas
Frame architectural elements of the landscape
Which of the following best describes the function of plants in the landscape for each of the given categories? Screening
Block or obscure unsightly views
Provide shade and cooling
Enhance the visual interest of the landscape
Create a barrier to slow down wind
Which of the following best describes the function of plants in the landscape for each of the given categories? Framing
Define and highlight specific views or features in the landscape
Provide protection from strong winds
Act as a barrier for safety
Enhance the aesthetic appeal of the space
Natural Barriers and Boundaries
Which plant is commonly used as a natural barrier or boundary in the landscape?
Aloe Vera (Aloe vera)
Bamboo (Bambusa spp.)
Ferns (Nephrolepis exaltata)
Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens)
Erosion Control
Which plant is most effective for erosion control?
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea glabra)
Vetiver Grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides)
Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera)
Croton (Codiaeum variegatum)
Windbreaks
Which of the following plants is ideal for use as a windbreak?
Royal Palm (Roystonea regia)
Agave (Agave americana)
Ixora (Ixora coccinea)
Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)
Visibility and Screening
Which plant is best suited for providing screening in the landscape?
Sea Grape (Coccoloba uvifera)
Banana Plant (Musa spp.)
Succulents (Sedum spp.)
Cactus (Cereus peruvianus)
Fire Safety
Which plant is known for its fire-resistant properties?
Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae)
Bamboo (Bambusa spp.)
Philodendron (Philodendron bipinnatifidum)
Heliconia (Heliconia rostrata)
Controlled Access
Which plant is best used for controlled access or security in a landscape?
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spectabilis)
Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)
Banana Plant (Musa spp.)
Ferns (Nephrolepis exaltata)
Which tropical plant is effective in providing shade due to its wide canopy?
Samanea saman - rain tree
Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)
Aloe Vera (Aloe vera)
Philodendron (Philodendron bipinnatifidum)
Which tropical plant is known for enhancing the aesthetic appeal of a landscape with its colorful and striking appearance?
Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae)
Ixora (Ixora coccinea)
Vetiver Grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides)
Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera)
Wildlife Habitats
Which tropical hedge plant provides food and shelter for wildlife, attracting birds and other animals to the garden?
Bamboo (Bambusa spp.)
Pineapple Guava (Acca sellowiana)
Aloe Vera (Aloe vera)
Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)
Which tropical plant produces edible fruits and dense cover, making it ideal for wildlife habitats?
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia uniflora)
Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae)
Cactus (Cereus peruvianus)
Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens)
Plants used for framing in a landscape are typically selected based on which of the following characteristics?
Their ability to act as a windbreaker
Their height, structure, and visual impact
Their ability to prevent soil erosion
Their function as natural hedges
