Horticulture Quiz 4 (20 MCQs)

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1. The high carbon-to-nitrogen ratio of nondecomposed sawdust and wood shavings affects nitrogen in growing media by:

Correct Answer: C) Making it unavailable for plant use.

2. Water enters and exits the guard cells by:

Correct Answer: A) Osmosis.

3. Applying half of the material in one direction and the other half at a 90 degree angle from the first pass is used when:

Correct Answer: C) Sowing.

4. Low volume emission device that waters the entire hydrozone and operates similarly to a conventional spray head but at much lower flow rates

Correct Answer: D) Micro spray.

5. Which of the following is not one of the four distinct processes of chemical weathering?

Correct Answer: C) Hydration.

6. What is the female part of the flower called?

Correct Answer: A) Pistil.

7. The horticulture industry allows producers to market their products:

Correct Answer: C) Globally.

8. The "unity" landscape design principle is demonstrated by:

Correct Answer: D) Repeating plant species.

9. As part of regular biological processes, a deciduous tree:

Correct Answer: C) Drops its functional leaves in the dormant season.

10. Melanie finds aphids on her plant. She is most concerned the aphids will damage her plants by:

Correct Answer: B) Piercing and sucking.

11. Area of horticulture that involves the production of vegetable crops

Correct Answer: B) Olericulture.

12. Information technology plays a significant role in achieving

Correct Answer: C) Sustainable development.

13. Plant is limp because it doesn't have enough moisture

Correct Answer: C) Wilted.

14. The NFA stood for:

Correct Answer: D) New Farmers of America.

15. Compared to entry level jobs, professional careers usually require special licenses and:

Correct Answer: D) More paperwork.

16. The area of horticulture associated with producing, transporting and using cut flowers, potted plants, and annual bedding plants.

Correct Answer: A) Floriculture.

17. Which type of immersion Supervised Agricultural Experience requires a research plan to include all safety requirements?

Correct Answer: B) Experimental.

18. The gas form of an insecticide is a .....

Correct Answer: B) Fumigant.

19. Which of the following is NOT a type of pesticide?

Correct Answer: D) Plant Propagation.

20. Form flowers are used in floral design to:

Correct Answer: C) Create focal point.