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Principles of Landscape Design Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
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1.

Which element is interconnected with the others in landscape design?

a)

Unity

b)

Color

c)

Texture

d)

All of the above

2.

In the Japanese Garden at Butchart Gardens, what is the role of the primary line?

a)

It separates the garden from the house

b)

It invites you into the garden

c)

It marks the end of the garden

d)

It is used for planting trees

3.

What kind of line is used to create unity in landscape?

a)

A colour line

b)

A story line

c)

A water line

d)

A sweeping line

4.

What is the most common form in plant materials that allows for easy eye movement and creates a pleasant undulation?

a)

Weeping

b)

Rounded

c)

Pyramidal

d)

Vase-shaped

5.

Why should pyramidal forms be used sparingly in plant groupings?

a)

They are too common in plant materials.

b)

They create a comfortable people space.

c)

They direct the eyes upward and can dominate the scene.

d)

They lead the eye back to the ground.

6.

At a distance, what primarily determines the texture of a plant?

a)

The size and shape of leaves and twigs

b)

The gloss or dullness of leaves

c)

The mass of the plant and the play of light and shadows

d)

The color of the flowers

7.

What feeling is most commonly associated with the color blue in garden design?

a)

Passion

b)

Happiness

c)

Serenity

d)

Wealth

8.

Which type of scale is used to give a feeling of peace and relaxation in a home landscape?

a)

High scale

b)

Medium scale

c)

Low scale

d)

Formal scale

9.

What is the effect of low scale in the private garden in Steamboat Springs, CO?

a)

It promotes action.

b)

It creates a relaxing, renewing atmosphere.

c)

It makes the space feel smaller.

d)

It increases movement.

10.

What feeling does informal balance give in a landscape?

a)

Stability and dignity

b)

Curiosity, movement, and a sense of being alive

c)

Uniformity and repetition

d)

Stillness and calm

11.

Why is it important to include variety in plant groupings, based on the examples provided?

a)

It makes the garden easier to maintain.

b)

It prevents the design from becoming monotonous and adds visual interest.

c)

It reduces the need for watering.

d)

It helps plants grow faster.

12.

What happens if a garden lacks a dominant element?

a)

People withdraw from the landscape

b)

The garden becomes more attractive

c)

The garden looks more organized

d)

People spend more time in the garden

13.

In the picture shown, what adds emphasis to the private garden?

a)

The blooming Astilbe

b)

The garden path

c)

The garden fence

d)

The lawn ornaments

14.

How does texture change with distance?

a)

Texture becomes coarser with distance

b)

Texture becomes finer with distance

c)

Texture does not change with distance

d)

Texture becomes more colorful with distance

15.

How should you use colors in a monochrome light/dark color contrast?

a)

Use 1/3 one shade and 2/3 the other shade.

b)

Use equal amounts of both shades.

c)

Use only one shade.

d)

Use 2/3 one shade and 1/3 the other shade.