WorksheetsPrinciples of Landscape Design Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which element is interconnected with the others in landscape design?
Unity
Color
Texture
All of the above
In the Japanese Garden at Butchart Gardens, what is the role of the primary line?
It separates the garden from the house
It invites you into the garden
It marks the end of the garden
It is used for planting trees
What kind of line is used to create unity in landscape?
A colour line
A story line
A water line
A sweeping line
What is the most common form in plant materials that allows for easy eye movement and creates a pleasant undulation?
Weeping
Rounded
Pyramidal
Vase-shaped
Why should pyramidal forms be used sparingly in plant groupings?
They are too common in plant materials.
They create a comfortable people space.
They direct the eyes upward and can dominate the scene.
They lead the eye back to the ground.
At a distance, what primarily determines the texture of a plant?
The size and shape of leaves and twigs
The gloss or dullness of leaves
The mass of the plant and the play of light and shadows
The color of the flowers
What feeling is most commonly associated with the color blue in garden design?
Passion
Happiness
Serenity
Wealth
Which type of scale is used to give a feeling of peace and relaxation in a home landscape?
High scale
Medium scale
Low scale
Formal scale
What is the effect of low scale in the private garden in Steamboat Springs, CO?
It promotes action.
It creates a relaxing, renewing atmosphere.
It makes the space feel smaller.
It increases movement.
What feeling does informal balance give in a landscape?
Stability and dignity
Curiosity, movement, and a sense of being alive
Uniformity and repetition
Stillness and calm
Why is it important to include variety in plant groupings, based on the examples provided?
It makes the garden easier to maintain.
It prevents the design from becoming monotonous and adds visual interest.
It reduces the need for watering.
It helps plants grow faster.
What happens if a garden lacks a dominant element?
People withdraw from the landscape
The garden becomes more attractive
The garden looks more organized
People spend more time in the garden
In the picture shown, what adds emphasis to the private garden?
The blooming Astilbe
The garden path
The garden fence
The lawn ornaments
How does texture change with distance?
Texture becomes coarser with distance
Texture becomes finer with distance
Texture does not change with distance
Texture becomes more colorful with distance
How should you use colors in a monochrome light/dark color contrast?
Use 1/3 one shade and 2/3 the other shade.
Use equal amounts of both shades.
Use only one shade.
Use 2/3 one shade and 1/3 the other shade.
