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WorksheetsPractice 13 Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the primary purpose of creating a herbarium?
Decorative purposes
Studying plant taxonomy
Generating income
Composting
Which tool is essential for collecting plants for a herbarium?
Magnifying glass
Plant press
Garden hose
Pruning saw
What should you place at the bottom of a florarium for drainage?
Sand
Pebbles or gravel
Potting soil
Mulch
Which plant commonly found in Almaty is used in traditional Kazakh medicine?
Apple trees
Sagebrush (Artemisia)
Lavender
Oak trees
Why is activated charcoal used in a florarium?
To enhance plant growth
To prevent odor and mold
To fertilize the plants
To add decoration
What is juniper (Juniperus) commonly used for in Kazakh culture?
Making musical instruments
Aromatic smoke for ceremonies
Fertilizer
Animal feed
Which local plant in Almaty is used to make jams and preserves?
Wild apricots
Wild apples (Malus sieversii)
Sagebrush
Chamomile
What is the traditional use of yarrow (Achillea millefolium) in Kazakhstan?
Treating wounds and fevers
Aromatherapy
Textile production
Fuel source
What is a florarium?
A plant collection in soil beds
A decorative glass container with plants
A large outdoor garden
A botanical journal
Which plants are typically avoided in a florarium?
Succulents
Mosses
Ferns
Large woody plants
What is the primary use of wild apples (Malus sieversii) in Almaty?
Decorative purposes
Food and genetic research
Fuel
Industrial use
Which material is best for pressing plants in a herbarium?
Plastic sheets
Cardboard
Newspaper
Fabric cloth
How often should you water a closed florarium?
Weekly
Daily
Rarely, only if the soil looks dry
Every month
Which plant is associated with Almaty’s name and history?
Apple tree (Malus sieversii)
Tulip
Cotton
Walnut
Which type of plants is best suited for a closed florarium?
Cacti
Orchids
Ferns and mosses
Large trees
Why is it important to note the location and habitat of the collected plant in a herbarium?
To prove ownership
To enhance the scientific value
To increase herbarium size
To sell the specimen
What type of lighting is ideal for most florariums?
Direct sunlight
Indirect or diffused light
No light
UV lighting only
What is the key step in preserving plant specimens for a herbarium?
Pressing and drying
Freezing
Boiling
Replanting
What is the traditional use of hawthorn berries in Almaty?
As an ornamental plant
In teas and traditional medicine
To feed livestock
To make dyes
Why is documentation important when collecting herbarium specimens?
To track ownership
To provide scientific value and reproducibility
To sell plants
To increase herbarium size
