Plant Agriculture Study Guide

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What percentage of water loss does an irrigation device, which is only one to two feet from the ground, have?

10%

What is NOT a control technology function?

Provide current weather conditions

What tools would be best to loosen packed soil and rocks?

Railroad pick or mattock

What are small orgnalles found in large number in the cytoplasm of a cell called

Ribosomes

What tools would be best to remove loose soil from a hole that is 4 feet wide?

Round point shovel

The seed is made up of which of the following parts?

Seed coat, cotyledon, and embryo (All of the above).

What tools would be best to load the back of a pick-up truck with general landscape maintenance debris?

Six-tine manure fork

What tools would be best to grade a small landscape area, and then put the extra soil in a wheelbarrow?

Square point shovel

What does NOT influence evapotranspiration?

Stage of root growth

What is a benefit of keeping records of fertilizer application?

To ensure effective application, to prevent runoff, and the prevent nutrients from seeping into ground (all of the above).

What is the importance of calculating fertilizer costs?

To make price comparisions

(True or False?) A cutting is a type of asexual propagation

True

(True or False?) Improper storage and handling of fertilizers can contaminate groundwater and surface water.

True

(True or False?) Landmark Nurseries were founded in the early 1900s

True

(True or False?) Plant production is year round process.

True

(True or False?) The best way to store landscape tools is to hand the tools up in a dry, protected area with handles handing down.

True

(True or False?) To help prevent a back injury when working with landscape tools, you should bend your knees when using the tool and stretch before starting work.

True

(True or False?) When applying fertilizers with a high salt content near the plant roots, you should provide adequate moisture in the soil.

True

(True or False?) Wood, aluminum, plastic, and fiberglass are four popular types of materials used in the construction of tool handles.

True

What tools would be best to load a wheelbarrow with fir bark?

Twelve-tine fork

Most trees would be considered __________

Woody ornamentals

What is an example of an annual plant?

Zinnias

How many primary roots are in a taproot system?

1

In alternate lead patterns, how many leaves are produced at each node?

1

What is the efficiency percentage of flood or furrow irrigation?

50%

What percentage of the world's fresh water withdrawals are used for irrigation?

60%

All fertilizers are labeled with three numbers showing the percentage by weight of available nitrogen, phosphate, and potash which is defined as the fertilizer ___________.

Analysis

What is NOT a function of the stem in plants?

Anchor the plants in the ground

What is the term for water held in the soil between field capacity and permanent wilting point?

Available Water

What tools would be best to scrape out weeds with sharp roots?

Bent shank scuffle hoe

Which application method is done by evenly spreading the recommended rate of fertilizer over the growing area?

Broadcasting

What is NOT a common irrigation technique?

Bucket

What is an example of sprinkler irrigation?

Center Pivot

What are the two types of root systems called?

Contained or spreading

What tools would be best to loosen the soil around plants in the landscape?

Cultivator

Where is the rough endoplasmic reticulum located?

Cytoplasm

What is NOT a characteristic of a vacuole?

Does not contain nuclei

What is the most water-efficient irrigation method?

Drip irrigation systems

When using a mattock or railroad pick, what item should wear for safety?

Eye protection, gloves, and boots. (all of the above)

(True or False?) Landmark Nurseries is a retail nursery.

False

(True or False?) Open back, closed back, and solid back are the three types of cultivator designs.

False

(True or False?) Perennial plants live for only one season

False

(True or False?) Welded tools are stronger than forged tools because they are made from one piece.

False

What are salts containing carious plant nutrients?

Fertilizers

Which part of the flower is the peduncle?

Flower stem

___________ fertilizer materials are sold, homogeneous mixtures of fertilizer materials.

Granulated

Which types of fertilizer will be missing at least one majorcomponent of nitrogen, phosphate, and potassisum?

Incomplete

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the nucleus?

Is spherical, rod-shaped organelles

According to Larry Crawford, what is the most difficultpart as a Growing Operations Manager?

Knowing how many plants to have at any given time

What tools would be best to remove leaves in a flowerbed?

Lawn Rake

What tools would be best to finish a flowerbed?

Level Head Rake

_______ are required in relatively large proportion for the growth anddevelopment of plants.

Macronutrients

Which cell structure has a double membrane surrounding it?

Mitchondria

What is an example of a perennial plant?

Orchids

What is NOT a plant or soil condition which indicates a need for irrigation?

Plant Height


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