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1
the international code of botanical nimenclature is the set of rules for
plant physiology
terrariums
naming plants
see propagation
2
the plant ID system that we use to discuss plants commercially is referred to as the
biological classification systems of animals
monomial system
binomial system
living classification system
3
Which is a properly written binomial system scientific name?
acer Rubrum
acer rubrum
Acer Rubrum
Acer rubrum
4
a person who identifies and classifies plants is known as a
agronomist
taxidermist
taxonomist
horticulturist
5
the three most important portions of the scientific classifications system to gardeners os the
family genus and species
kingdom, phylum and division
class order and family
kingdom genus and division
6
a landscape that is equal on both sides is
even
asymetrical
symmetrical
divisible
7
which best describes an attractive and easily maintained design for landscape and lawn areas?
acute angles of less than 30 ddegrees with sloping lines
paralell lines with wide angles and narrow bedding
long, curved, sweeping bed lines with distinct edges
obtuse angles, straight bed lines
8
a plant with canadensis in it's scientific name is
from Canada
shining
the common garden Canna
white
9
Heavy equipment is used to grade landscape sites when work is done when the soil is wet, may
damage the soil structure
improve the organic content of the soil
reduce the soil's organic content
improve air movement through the soil layers
10
latin names of plants are italicized
because it is conventional to do so with foreign words
to make them appear important
becauseall plant names are always itialicized
because it helps to rememver them
11
the binomial system for naming plants uses
three names
four names
two names
one name
12
the large center root of bonsai plants is cut off
all of these answers are correct
to stimulate growth of small feeder roots
to cause root branches
to make the root system shallow enough to fit in container
13
planting every plant from the plant ID list ignores the principle of
balance
focalization
simplicity
proportion
14
The art of forming plants into shapes like animals is called
zenchu
topiary
bonsai
espalier
15
a plant with the word edulis in it's scientific name is
fragile
edible
shiny
hairy
16
the bonsai container should
all of these answers are true
have simple form and not detract from the plant placed in it
be ceramic and unglazed on the inside
be shallow and well drained
17
cultivar is the abbreviation for
culture various
cultivated agar
culture vulgur
cultivated variety
18
Only ______ lumber should be used for building outdoor structures for plants.
Creosote treated
rough
malathion dipped
pressure treated
19
Copper or painted aluminum wire is used for shaping plants because
it is inexpensive
it does not girdle plants
it is the only wire available in the sizes needed
it is pliable but strong and does not rust
20
A residential walk from driveway to the dront door should generally be at least:
20inches wide and 2inches thick
20 inches wide and 8 inches thick
36 inches wide and 4 inches thick
6 feet wide and 6 inches thick
