WorksheetsFloriculture Written Exam ND FFA State 2022
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
The three basic parts of a seed are:
Seed coat, endosperm, and embryo
Cotyledons, roots, and seed coat
Endosperm, roots, and embryo
Primer, seed coat, and embryo
What is paper coated with paraffin or wax and available in 1/2- and 1-inch widths
Ribbon
Floral Tape
Floral Glue
Floral Foam
Which of the following is not considered a secondary color?
Green
Red
Orange
Violet
In the art form of floral design, which of the following is not one of the principles:
Emphasis
Scale
Price
Balance
Florist wire is sold by gauge. A thin, light wire would be what number gauge?
1
12
22
28
Many daylily, dahlia, and gladiola varieties are polyploid, which means that they have more than one set of _________.
Chromosomes
Zygotes
Nuclei
Scions
A hue plus white creates a __________:
Tone
Shade
Tint
None of the Above
Which country supplies the United States with the most Fresh Cut flowers?
Finland
Columbia
Mexico
Ecuador
_____ ribbon is used for corsage work.
3
5
9
40
An acid loving crop grows best at a pH of ______________.
6.8 – 7.4
6.2 – 6.8
4.5 – 5.8
5.8 – 6.2
Botrytis often presents itself on flowers as gray mold. The disease is caused by a(an) __________.
Fungus
Virus
Bacteria
Environmental condition
One type of _____ is a porous material that absorbs and holds water for fresh-cut flowers, is most often green, and is available as a brick measuring 3" x 4" x 9".
Floral Adhesive
Floral Foam
Floral Tape
Floral filler
When a plant is showing signs of ____________ deficiency, you might notice the leaves turning a dark reddish leaf color.
Nitrogen
Potassium
Sunlight
Phosphorus
The cornucopia, or horn of plenty, has been used for centuries as a symbol of ________.
Fruitfulness
Love
Abundance
Distraction
Which of the following flower parts is contained in the pistil?
Sepal
Receptacle
Style
Anther
_____ are best for cutting thick and tough woody stems.
Floral Shears
Pruning Shears
Utility scissors
Ribbon scissors
______ is the development of a plant from a seed or spore
Scarification
Stratification
Vernalization
Germination
The pigment__________ produces orange-yellow flowers.
Carotene
Chlorophyll
Anthocyanin
Xanthophyll
A specialty floral shop that focuses its work on event planning for parties and weddings
Franchise Shop
Stem Shop
Satellite Shop
Event Florist
If a plant is showing a yellowing in the leaves, it is most likely deficient in the nutrient:
Zinc
Phosphorus
Potassium
Nitrogen
_________ is using foliage plants inside a building to create the feeling of outdoors.
Interiorscaping
Landscaping
Pollinating
Naturalizing
The binomial name for a plant includes the:
Order and Family
Genus and Species
Class and Subclass
Division and Class
Botanical names are written in:
German
Greek
Latin
English
The best time to prepare your soil for an annual flowerbed is:
In the Winter
In the Fall
In the Spring
In the Summer
These annuals will tolerate periods of damp or cold weather, but may be killed by frost:
Hardy
Half-Hardy
Tender
Biennials
A ______________ results from crossing parents of different genotypes for a trait.
Clone
Species
Hybrid
Scion
Using lighter flowers near the container edge and blending into the heavier ones near the center is an example of _____
transition
proportion
dominance
Rhythm
Which of the following elements of design allows each flower/form to have its own individual importance?
Depth
Space
Form
Line
Which of the following could be used to preserve or dry flowers and foliage?
Silica gel
Sand
Glycerin
All of the above
Rolling back petals of a flower to create a more open blossom is called__________
Reflexing
Petalling
Sewing
Tailoring
Fresh flowers should be stored in a floral cooler at 34-38 degrees F with 80-90% relative humidity.
True
False
Which country is the greatest importer of cut flowers?
United States
Germany
Japan
Thailand
A Plant composed of two or more genetically distinct tissues such as what is referred to as a variegated variety:
Clone
Diploid
GMO
Chimera
Which answer best describes why floral wire is used?
to strengthen the flower stems
to make the corsage more decorative
to lengthen the life of the flowers
to replace the flower stems
The Advantages of a good artificial media are:
It is sterile and uniform
It is lighter in weight and therefore easier to handle and ship than natural soil
It has good drainage and moisture holding ability
All of the above
The materials that are used to secure items in place and the methods are known as the _______________ of floral design:
Fixture
Base
Mechanics
Construction
What element of design impacts most viewers immediately?
Color
Line
Form
Texture
Wreaths, garland, loose flowers, and petals were the floral design styles used during which historical floral period?
Victorian
Greek and Roman
Art Deco
Art Nouveau
A material that lowers the pH and reduces bacterial growth:
Conditioner
Floral preservative
Acidifier
Senescence
What is a rule when using floral foam?
Use it dry; then add water.
Do not make too many holes in the foam.
Combine small pieces of foam.
Leave the foam exposed.
The part of the plant stem that produces all new cells is the:
Heartwood
Xylem
Ploem
Cambium
A state of equilibrium where both sides of the design are equal:
Asymmetrical design
Symmetrical design
Composition
Form
A pesticide label cautions against dermal contact; this means the poison could enter the body by
Contact with skin
Ingesting
Inhaling
Transfusion
What are small plants grown in small amounts of medium in divide trays?
Plugs
Cormels
Liners
Explants
Which of the following is not a part of the floriculture industry?
Growers
Retailers
Traders
Importers
________ is damage caused as a result of an immediate action or event within a plant’s environment: Examples are Ice, hail, wind damage, or mechanical damage.
Injury
Inoculum
Symptom
Break
Where should a lean-to-greenhouse be placed?
North Side of the building
East Side of the building
South Side of the building
West Side of the building
What is the number one pest problem with poinsettias?
Aphids
Mealy bugs
Thrips
Whitefly
Which automated watering system would have the least amount of waste?
Irrigation boom system
Ebb-and-flood system
Overhead sprinkler system
Spaghetti tubing system
A type of plant that has thick, fleshy leaves and is usually native to arid regions of the world:
Cactus
Bonsai
Succulent
Herbs
