Quiz 1

Question 1

what is the biggest challenge in greenhouse growing?

Answer 1

Capital, land, and supplies are costly. Maintenance is also a large challenge.

Question 2

Extensive vs Intensive growing

Answer 2

Extensive growing has a Low crop yield per unit of land, Intensive growing has a High crop yield per unit of land.

Question 3

Greenhouse effect

Answer 3

The greenhouse effect occurs when greenhouse gases in a planet’s atmosphere trap some of the heat radiated from the planet’s surface, raising its temperature.

Question 4

Greenhouse = ?

Answer 4

A controlled environment

Question 5

What is a controlled environment?

Answer 5

Using a structure and mechanics to create a growing environment.

Question 6

Cultural amendment

Answer 6

An application of something by humans

Question 7

what are the two broad categories of greenhouses?

Answer 7

Freestanding and Gutter-connected

Question 8

What are the two types of freestanding greenhouses?

Answer 8

Lean-to, Quonset

Question 9

What are the five common types of Gutter-connected greenhouses?

Answer 9

Arch, A-Frame, Venlo, Saw tooth, Open roof.

Question 10

What is the most economical kind of gutter-connected greenhouse?

Answer 10

Arch

Question 11

What are the four main structural components of a greenhouse?

Answer 11

Rafters, Purlins, Posts/Columns, Side walls

Question 12

Rafters

Answer 12

Primary Vertical support.

Question 13

Purlins

Answer 13

Horizontal support

Question 14

Posts/Columns

Answer 14

Vertical support

Question 15

Side walls

Answer 15

Aka curtains, can be glass, plastic, roll up or concrete.

Question 16

Framing materials for greenhouses are usually..

Answer 16

Aluminum, steel, or treated wood. Aluminum is the most economical and long-lasting.

Question 17

Crop yield is higher for Greenhouse or Outdoor Ag production?

Answer 17

Greenhouse

Question 18

Michigan is the (?) largest floriculture producer in the US

Answer 18

Third