Horticulture Test 1

Question 1

What is another way to refer to a botanical garden?

Accepted Answer

a plant collection habitat

Question 2

What is the horticultural term for the planting, harvesting, storing, processing, and marketing of fruit and nut crops?

Accepted Answer

pomology

Question 3

Excessive application of lawn fertilizers may result in elevated nutrients in streams. What does this indicate

Accepted Answer

nonpoint-source pollution

Question 4

Who is someone involved in the sale of bulk cut flowers and related supplies to professionals in the floral trade?

Accepted Answer

wholesale florist

Question 5

Who is a professional who teaches horticulture concepts to high school students, is trained, and has an endorsement

Accepted Answer

secondary horticulture teacher

Question 6

What is the most common cause of environmental damage by pesticides?

Accepted Answer

residues

Question 7

Why are environmentalists concerned about invasive species of plants?

Accepted Answer

They are likely to cause harm to the environment, economy, and human health

Question 8

How does the scope of work for a landscape designer often differ from architects because they are smaller scale.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

Why are accidents important to prevent?

Accepted Answer

they are unintentional

Question 10

Abiotic is defined as the living organisms in an environment

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

What is a scientist called who studies the cultivation of vegetables?

Accepted Answer

)olericulturist

Question 12

How is the best way to define horticulture?

Accepted Answer

It is the science and art of growing plants for use and beauty

Question 13

What does the use of pesticides in a horticulture setting cause?

Accepted Answer

hazards

Question 14

What parts of the body are regarded as the most critical to protect when working in risky and challenging tasks?

Accepted Answer

face and eyes

Question 15

What is the place or called that specializes in starting plants and growing them until they are ready to be transplanted

Accepted Answer

nursery

Question 16

What is an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person’s life and with opportunities for progress?

Accepted Answer

career

Question 17

Which is an example of a nursery?

Accepted Answer

sod farm

Question 18

How can you protect all circuits when working with electrical circuits?

Accepted Answer

use GFCIs

Question 19

Which is the best description of an arboretum?

Accepted Answer

)It is a natural setting of trees, shrubs, and vines.

Question 20

What is a general career title given to a person trained in the science and art of the cultivation of a garden, orchard

Accepted Answer

horticulturist

Question 21

title is most often given to a person trained in the science and art of the cultivation of a garden, orchard, or nursery

Accepted Answer

horticulturist

Question 22

What type of plant is grown for its colorful greenery or leaves?

Accepted Answer

foliage plant

Question 23

What title is given to someone in charge of the day-to-day tasks involved in producing one or more crops?

Accepted Answer

grower

Question 24

PPE stands for personal protective equipment

Accepted Answer

True

Question 25

How should chemicals be stored?

Accepted Answer

in a locked well-ventilated building

Question 26

Why should excessive use of fertilizers be avoided?

Accepted Answer

it is financially wasteful and harmful to the environment

Question 27

A researcher has a chemical splash her face. What is the chance this could happen?

Accepted Answer

risk

Question 28

Which type of burn results in the surface of the skin being reddish in color, tender or painful, but is not broken?

Accepted Answer

first degree

Question 29

How does a greenhouse provide a good environment for plant growth?

Accepted Answer

It is covered in transparent material that allows for sunlight and warmth.

Question 30

What is a common accident that occurs when working in trees?

Accepted Answer

falling out of the tree

Horticulture Test 1

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Horticulture Test 1

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