Veggies- True/False Questions Evens

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In organic farming, it is recommended that you grow a number of different crops rather than Ike single type of crop

True

In regard to strawberries, everbearers have the best crop the year they are planted

True

In tropical areas, most soils are inherently low in organic matter.

True

Many common weed seeds will remain viable in the soil for twenty years or longer.

True

Many high school programs provide the education necessary for lower-level entry positions

True

Mean temperatures in the range of 60 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit are optimal for high potato yields.

True

One advantage to growing plants in hydroponics is that they can be spaced closer than in traditional pots or gardens.

True

One potential long-term advantage age of agricultural science may be reduced spending on farm programs

True

One requirement common to all practical work experience in plant science, horticulture, or soil science is working with plants.

True

Pest birds harbor pathogens and cause damage to crops

True

Plasticulture is an annual system of planting freshly dug plants in the fall

True

Pod rot has a variety of causes

True

Polystyrene packing peanuts can be used as a medium for hydroponic growing.

True

Potash application improves winter survival of plants

True

Primary growth takes place in young, herbaceous organs, resulting in an increase in length of shoots and roots

True

Respiration can be either aerobic or anaerobic

True

Rough endoplasmic reticulum has ribosomes and tends to be more in sheets

True

Sheep manure generally contains more nitrogen than cattle manure

True

Soft skills include conflict resolution and effective communication skills

True

Soil Scientists work both in the office and in the field.

True

Soils are usually classified as sodic if Na saturation exceeds 15 percent of the CEC

True

Strawberries grow best under full sun exposure

True

Summer annuals germinate in the spring and die in the fall after the first frost

True

The A horizon is shally darker than the later under it

True

The best soil for dry bean production is a loamy soil with high organic matter and good drainage.

True

The bloom on a grape helps lock in moisture

True

The duration of light varies, in part, on the observer's distance from the equator.

True

The epidermis cell may sometimes be two or three layers thick

True

The growth of sugarcane does not proceed at a uniform rate.

True

The soybean has proven to be a very versatile plant.

True

Under normal conditions, planting corn 1-1/2 to 2 inches deep provides frost protection.

True

Well-prepared compost is low in heavy metals

True

Well-rotted manure is recommended for fertilizing strawberries

True

When a plant reaches maturity, it is able to produce flowers, fruit, and seeds.

True

When fertilizing a bed for annuals, dolomitic limestone should be used rather than hydrated line

True

When harvesting blueberries, if the berry has a reddish tinge, you should not pick it

True

When red raspberry plants arrive from the nursery, if they cannot be planted right away, they should be stored in a storage area with a temperature between 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit

True

When scheduling the sale of plants from a greenhouse, the first thing to do is to decide in a sake it shipping date, and then count back the number of days required to grow the plants in the size of container desired.

True

When setting out s plant in a pest pot, the entire pot should be set in the hole

True

Where excessive growth and lodging are problems, soybean varieties that are medium to short in height with good stand ability should be selected

True

White light is made up of all the colors of visible light.

True

Winter annuals produce their seed in the spring or early summer and then die.

True

With corn, uneven plant spacing and emergence may refuse yield potential.

True

Woody ornamental plants do not have a single seat if origin.

True

You shoulds always send a follow-up letter to the person who interviewed you, even if you are no longer interested in the position.

True

Employers generally spend two to three minutes reviewing each resume they receive.

False

Eukaryotic cells are found in plants, but not humans

False

Fertilizers containing boron are recommended for growing beans

False

For maximum effectiveness, a compost pile should be kept wet at all times

False

For maximum emergence, alfalfa growers should place seed 1 inch deep

False

Gibberellins are used in agriculture to prevent flowering in many plant species

False

Growers select soybean seeding rates by the number of viable seeds in pounds per acre.

False

Growing plants in pots helps prevent the buildup of soluble salts

False

Ideally, soybeans should precede cotton in a crop rotation

False

In an organic system, the welfare of the animals is a secondary concern.

False

In general, long days initiate tubers.

False

In general, reported plants should be moved to a pot at least 3 inches wider then the original

False

In hypogeal emergence, the growing point is above the soil surface immediately upon emergence.

False

Individuals who use thinking skills to make decisions often have difficult specifying goals

False

Individuals who work in plant science generally work only in the private sector.

False

Initially, the radicle grows up.

False

Most flowering house plants require long periods of light to initiate floral buds.

False

Mulch should be applied when the soil is dry

False

Mulching is not recommended for strawberries

False

Nearly all the energy used to maintain life is ultimately derived from water.

False

One disadvantage of hydroponic growing is that it uses more water than traditional methods of growing

False

Over thirty species of corn are of commercial importance.

False

Peanuts respond better to direct fertilizer applications than to residual soil fertility

False

Peat has a low cation exchange capacity

False

Perennial plants only live a single season after reaching maturity

False

Potato flakes were invented to help compensate for a shortage of potatoes

False

Potted soil has less air after drainage than the same soil in the ground.

False

Private placement offices generally charge no fee for their services

False

Pruning grape vines inhibits the growth of the fruit

False

Root systems always consist primarily of one major root

False

Rooting vegetables tolerate shade better than leafy vegetables

False

Secondary growth takes place in young, herbaceous organs, resulting in an increase in length of shoots and roots.

False

Soaker hoses are not as effective as sprinklers when watering flowering annuals

False

Some of the most severe threats to most perennials are insects and diseases

False

The Situation Wanted section of the newspaper is a good place to look for a job.

False

The best time to prepare the soil for planting annuals is the fall

False

The best way to save nutrients in manure in the long-term is to store it in a lagoon

False

The downside of using plants to create alternative fuels is that they are likely to creat more pollution than petroleum products.

False

The first lead blade to emerge from a seedling has a pointed tip.

False

The first specifically agricultural activity of the United States government was to encourage embassies to distribute seeds of plants native to the United States to farmers in their host nations.

False

The fruiting pattern of peanuts is generally consistent from year to year

False

The largest soil particles are clay particles

False

The liquid part of the manure contains most of the phosphate.

False

The low bush blueberry is he type usually planted in commercial plantings

False

The respiration rate decreases during germination

False

The vast majority of grapes gown in the world are hybrid graders

False

Typically, a sugarcane field is replanted every year.

False

Under the four Arm Kniffin training system, the portion of the trunk thy extends about the wire is cut off during the summer

False

Washington is the leading state in potato production

False

Water and minerals are transported in the phloem

False

When filling out an application form by hand, cursive writing is preferred.

False

When heeling in strawberry plants, they should be left heeled in for about four to six weeks

False

When planting grapes, you should space the rows about 4 to 5 feet apart

False

When you apply a herbicide pre-emergent, you apply it before planting.

False

Where soils are highly weathered and organic matter levels are low, CEC values are high.

False

White clover improves the footage quality of grass pastures, but increases the need for the nitrogen fertilizer.

False

With peanuts, vegetative growth is initially rapid, and then slows down after leaves develop and fully expand.

False

With wheat, as the nitrogen rest increases, the potential for lodging and disease decreases

False

Yeast and lower plants cannot carry on fermentation

False

If soil contains more hydrogen ions than hydroxyl ions, it is acidic.

True

Crop rotation is not a particularly effective method of weed control.

False

Cytokinins have a wide number of applications in practical agriculture.

False

DNA is found only in the nucleus of a cell

False

Daughter cells and parent cells have different genetic makeup

False

A desirable soil structure should have a low proportion of medium-sized aggregates

False

A long-day plant is a plant that requires long periods of light to initiate floral buds.

False

About 10 percent of available plant species are being used for agriculture

False

Actively growing perennials should only be planted in the spring

False

Aerobic respiration is another term for photosynthesis

False

Alfalfa is better adapted than red clover to souls that are somewhat poorly drained and slightly acidic

False

Alfalfa should be grazed in October

False

All fruits on a plant mature at the same time.

False

As a general rule, if bulbs are being planted 4 inches deep, they should be planted 2 inches apart

False

Bulk density is determined by multiplying the weight of oven-dry soup in grams by its volume in cubic centimeters

False

Color in soil is due solely to the chemical nature of the iron compounds present in the soil

False

Controls are used on pests anytime they are present in the area.

False

Corn borers attack the plant from the outside.

False

If you were planning to grow grapes in Oregon, the Little Giant variety would be a better than the Magnolia variety.

True

A long rotation is the single most powerful disease management tool available to peanut farmers

True

Alfalfa is excellent forage for cattle and horses

True

Applying a starter fertilizer when perennials are first planted may aid in more rapid establishment of a good root system

True

As temperature increases, the rate if respiration increases.

True

Bird's-foot trefoil can withstand several weeks of flooding

True

Cells are 90% fluid

True

Clay particles repel one another

True

Common vegetable garden seeds generally lack any kind of dormancy.

True

Container growers often use potting mixes based in composted hardwood bark chips or pine bark.

True

Container growers water and fertilize far more than those who grow plants in fields

True

Cotton is essentially self-fertile and self-pollinating

True

Crop rotations figure centrally in many organic operations

True

During an interview, it's a good idea to make good eye contact with the interviewer.

True

Ethylene is used to induce flowering in bromeliads

True

For food to be sold as organic, it must bear a symbol that proves it is truly organic

True

Forages may be top dressed with phosphorus and potassium at any time of the year

True

Generally, when planting in early May, soybean rows must be less than 15 inches apart to form a canopy by late June

True

Growth begins with germination

True


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