Veggies- True/False Questions Evens
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
