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Floriculture Test 1 Flashcards

1
Q

For which of the following is #40 florists’ ribbon most often used?

~pew bows for weddings
~corsage construction
~bud vases
~dressing potted flowering plants

A

pew bows for weddings

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2
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Which of the following designs would be best suited for use on a dining room table?

~hand-tied bouquet
~one sided arrangement
~centerpiece
~right angle arrangement

A

Centerpiece

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3
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Which of the following is a safety factor in setting up displays in a floral shop?

~Use materials that are not flammable.
~Clean and dust the display area regularly.
~Keep the lights on in the display window after the shop is closed.
~Use bright colors and large print on display signs.

A

Use materials that are not flammable.

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4
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Which of the following would not be considered a filler flower?

~wax flower
~heather
~protea
~baby’s breath

A

Protea

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5
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The bending of the tip of a houseplant toward a nearby window illustrates which of the following?

~geotropism
~stigmatism
~phototropism
~photoperiodism

A

Phototropism

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6
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The three environmental factors that have the greatest effect on transpiration are:

~carbon dioxide, relative humidity, light
~oxygen, temperature, wind
~wind, light, temperature
~relative humidity, temperature, oxygen

A

wind, light, temperature

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7
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Which of the following terms is used to describe leaf margins that are smooth?

~Serrate
~Entire
~Lobed
~Dentate

A

Entire

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8
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A deficiency of which of the following mineral elements is very similar in nature to nitrogen deficiency?

~potassium
~phosphorous
~magnesium
~sulfur

A

Sulfur

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9
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Why is it important to twist the ribbon when using single-sided ribbon?

~Twisting the ribbon gives it a crinkled look.
~By twisting the ribbon, the right (finished) side is always facing forward.
~Twisting the ribbon gives it a “puffy” look.
~By twisting the ribbon, the right (finished) side is always facing outward.

A

By twisting the ribbon, the right (finished) side is always facing outward.

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10
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Which of the following represents typical symptoms caused by botrytis?

~leaves wilted in appearance; plant topples at soil line mottled
~fuzzy gray spots on the foliage followed by the tissue turning brown
~dark, “bull’s-eye” lesions on leaves followed by abscission
~leaves with “quilted” (mosaic) appearance

A

fuzzy gray spots on the foliage followed by the tissue turning brown

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11
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Which of the following is the correct chemical equation for the process of respiration?

~6 CO2 + 6 H2O–> C6H12O6 + 6 O2
~C6H12O6 + 6 O2 –> 6 CO2 + 6 H20 + energy
~C6H12O6 + 6 CO2–> 6 O2 + 6 H20 + energy
~C6H12O6 + energy–> 6 CO2 + 6 H20 + 6 O2

A

C6H12O6 + 6 O2 –> 6 CO2 + 6 H20 + energy

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12
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Three methods often used to ventilate a greenhouse include:

~Turbulator fans, forced-air systems, and convection tubes
~Ridge and side vents, forced-air systems, and turbulator fans
~Ridge and side vents, forced-air systems, and air conditioning
~Shading, roof and side vents, and forced-air (fan) systems

A

Shading, roof and side vents, and forced-air (fan) systems

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13
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Which of the following can be made into a solution that will preserve foliage?

~mouth wash
~glycerine
~mineral oil
~sugar

A

glycerine

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14
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Which of the following growing media amendments is organic in nature?

~calcined clay
~pine bark
~perlite
~vermiculite

A

pine bark

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15
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Which of the following comprise the vascular tissue in plants?

~cortex and guard cells
~epidermis and cortex
~xylem and phloem
~xylem and cortex

A

xylem and phloem

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16
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Which of the term given to a design when one design element is more prevalent or noticeable thus capturing the attention of the viewer?

~pattern
~color
~rhythm
~dominance

A

dominance

17
Q

Which of the following would not involve the radiant distribution of heat energy in a greenhouse?

~Vacuum combustion producing high temperature air distributed through two-inch pipes.
~Heat distributed through pipes containing steam.
~An overhead fan-jet moving the heat from the heater to the greenhouse interior.
~Heat distributed through pipes containing hot water.

A

An overhead fan-jet moving the heat from the heater to the greenhouse interior.

18
Q

Which of the following is not an environmental factor that affects photosynthesis in a plant?

~carbon dioxide concentration
~temperature
~light
~oxygen concentration

A

oxygen concentration

19
Q

Which of the following is a type of cut foliage commonly used in retail floristry?

~huckleberry
~liatris
~statice
~heather

A

huckleberry

20
Q

Girdling of the stem of a seedling at the soil line followed by “toppling over” is symptomatic of which of the following diseases?

~pythium
~rhizoctonia
~botrytis
~powdery mildew

A

rhizoctonia

21
Q

How many pounds potassium (expressed as elemental K2O) does a 25 pound bag of 20-10-20 fertilizer contain?

~2.5
~20
~10
~5

A

5

22
Q

Which of the following characteristics of a growing medium has the greatest influence on the amount of air available to the roots of a container grown plant?

~salinity
~bulk density
~pH
~porosity

A

porosity

23
Q

Which of the following is a modified leaf?

~plumule
~tendril
~thorn
~thorn and tendril are both correct

A

tendril

24
Q

Which of the following is not considered a straight-line arrangement?

~vertical
~triangle
~inverted-T
~Hogarth

A

Hogarth

25
Q

Which country is given credit for developing the greenhouse as a plant production facility?

~United States
~Great Britain
~Denmark
~Holland

A

Holland

26
Q

Which of the following greenhouse covering materials would be suitable to use on a Dutch style greenhouse?

~Glass, acrylic panels, polyethylene film
~Glass, acrylic panels, polycarbonate panels
~Polyethylene plastic film, fiberglass panels, glass
~Rigid polycarbonate panels, polyethylene film, acrylic panels

A

Glass, acrylic panels, polycarbonate panels

27
Q

What is the term given to the exterior part of the greenhouse that stretches from the eaves to the ridge?

~Attic
~Roof slope
~Side wall
~Gable

A

Gable

28
Q

Which of the following is not a variable (indirect) cost associated with greenhouse operation and management?

~depreciation
~pesticides
~fertilizer
~containers

A

depreciation

29
Q

Which of the following are all characteristics of an effective ad?

~inspires customers to buy; uses shops name and logo; contains bright contrasting colors
~attracts attention; inspires customers to buy; uses shops name and logo
~attracts attention; uses shops name and logo; mentions owners name
~uses same print size throughout; attracts attention; inspires customers to buy

A

attracts attention; inspires customers to buy; uses shops name and logo

30
Q

In floral design, which of the following terms describes the pleasing relationship between size and shape among objects and parts of objects?

~proportion
~accent
~scale
~unity

A

proportion

31
Q

Which of the following describes germination of a dicot seed where the cotyledons remain below the surface of the soil?

~hypoxyal
~epigeous
~hypogeous
~delayed emergence

A

hypogeous

32
Q

Which of the following best describes symptoms of thrips damage?

~streaking and browning of flower petals
~tiny yellow spots/bronzed foliage and curled leaves
~yellow spots and honeydew on foliage
~wilted leaves and general decline of plant

A

streaking and browning of flower petals

33
Q

Which of the following greenhouse pests have chewing mouthparts?

~mealybug, thrips, spider mite
~whitefly, spider mite, caterpillars
~slugs, snails, caterpillars
~slugs, whitefly, spider mite

A
34
Q

If labor costs $9.00 per hour and a worker can transplant 20 trays of 606 cell packs per hour, how much transplanting labor is involved with each plant transplanted (rounded to three decimals)?

~$.016
~$.103
~$.013
~$.024

A

$.0.13

35
Q

Which of the following asexual propagation methods involves the separation of the crown of a plant into several propagules?

~layering
~tissue culture
~division
~grafting

A

division

36
Q

Which of the following is used to secure (fresh) flowers and materials in arrangements?

~Sure stick®
~waterproof tape
~floral foam
~hot melt glue

A

floral foam

37
Q

Which of the following represent demographic information important when conducting market research for greenhouse crops?

~unemployment rate, age, political party
~employment sectors, population of community, income level
~income level, age, general health
~none of these

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Floriculture (2 decks)

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