Greenhouse Crop Production Test Bank

Chapter 1

1. What percentage of cut flowers sold in the US are imported a. 65 b. 50 c. 85 d. 20 e. 30

2. Which of the following answers are not part of the major factors relating to the cost of operation of a green house? a. Direct Material costs b. Direct Labor costs c. Overhead costs d. Marketing costs e. Education costs

3. The major cost in the greenhouse bedding plant industry comes from: a. Variable or direct costs b. Labor costs c. Overhead or fixed costs d. Marketing costs e. All of these are the same

4. Who’s job is to plan and supervise the growing of crops? a. Greenhouse manager b. Production manager c. Marketing manager d. Section foreman e. Grower

Chapter 2

5. What factors should be considered in selecting a suitable greenhouse location? a Land area b Wind breaks c Zoning permit d Market accessibility e All of the above

6. Why must polyethylene film be replaced every three to four years?

a Heat retention will increase over time b Light transmission will decrease over time, become cloudy c Durability is low, will become weak with age d None of the above 7. A headhouse is used for: a Planting, growing, and loading plants b Planting, mixing soil, and watering plants c Planting, mixing soil and loading plants d Mixing soil, growing and watering plants e Mixing soil, cold storage and growing plants

8. All of the following factors should be considered when selecting a suitable greenhouse a location, EXCEPT: a. Zoning permit b. Topography c. Structure of the greenhouse d. Water supply & quality e. Labor availability

Chapter 3

9. What are 3 ways that heat is lost from a greenhouse? a Condiction b Air leakage c Radiation d Leaving door open e A, B, and C

10. What is the purpose of applying white wash to the glazing of a greenhouse? a Keep warmer b Reflect sunlight c Make pretty d So no one can see in e All of the above

11. Heat loss by air leakage is mostly: a Loss by an open door b Direct loss by radiation c Air leakage through openings in greenhouse frame d Loss by conduction e All of the above

Chapter 4

12. This type of benching allows for a system for transporting the benches of finished plants from the green house to the headhouse.

a. Retail b. Standard c. Peninsular d. Rolling e. Double-tiered 13. Which of the following is not an example of a photoperiodic plant?

a. Poinsettia b. Columbine c. Mum d. Azalea e. Kalanchoes

14. When is supplemental lighting needed in green houses?

a. During the summer b. When there is high intensity light c. During the winter d. When the sun is out

15. Which of the following is NOT a common benching arrangement?

a. Peninsular b. Retail c. Standard d. Rolling e. Wire mesh

16. What is the most popular HID lamp in the floriculture industry?

a. High-pressure sodium b. Low-pressure sodium c. Reflectors d. Fluorescent e. None of the above

Chapter 5

17. Ebb and flood irrigation systems offer the following advantages EXCEPT for:

a. Uniform watering of the crop b. No run off of fertilizer water c. Greatly reduces labor costs d. Pollution of portable ground water e. Efficient use of water

18. Alkalinity with regard to water quality is defined as the concentration of:

a. Carbon dioxide (CO2) and Oxygen (O) b. Bicarbonates (HCO³) & carbonates (CO³) c. Carbonates (CO³) & Nitrogen (N) d. Acid & soluble salts e. Bicarbonate (HCO³) & Oxygen (O) 19. Which of the following is not a watering system for cut flowers? f. Ooze tube g. Echo h. Perimeter i. Capillary mat j. Ebb and flood

20. What levels of PH are considered to be acidic? a. 14-10 b. 1-8 c. 1-6 d. 7-14 e. None of the above

21. Which of the following is not a major factor of water quality? a. pH b. Soluble salt level c. Alkality d. Hardness e. Temperature

22. Greenhouse computers monitor all of the following environmental factors EXCEPT: a. Light intensity b. Insect concentration c. CO2 concentration d. Relative humidity e. Soil moisture levels

Chapter 6

23. Name the three mineral particles found in soil a. Loam, sand, perlite b. Sand, salt, clay c. Perlite, cement, sand d. Silt, clay, loam

24. The three types of pots used in greenhouses are: a. Clay, metal, standard b. Bulb, geranium, gallon c. 2 gallon, azalea, geranium d. Standard, azalea, bulb

25. Name the most efficient method of heating a greenhouse. a. Steam b. Hot water c. Hot air d. Solar e. Infrared 26. During cool, clear winter nights, heat is lost most through what part of the greenhouse? a. Doors b. Roof c. Sides d. Floor e. Vent systems

27. Which of the following is not a function of root media? a. To serve as a source of nutrients b. To supply a source of water c. To supply carbohydrates d. To provide adequate aeration and drainage e. To support the plant in its container

28. Which of the following are not examples of organic ingredients? a. Vermiculite b. Sphagnum peat moss c. Composted bark d. Composted yard waste e. All of the above

29. Plastic pots are commonly used today due to the many advantages they offer. Which of the following is not an advantage? a. Plastic pots are not porus b. Overwatering can easily occur c. Pots are available in many sizes and colors d. Plastic pots are light weight e. The outside of the plastic pot remains cleaner

30. Soil structure refers to: a. The amount of pore spaces b. The portions of sand, silt & clay c. The way the soil particles are arranged in clumps d. The water holding capacity of the soil e. The biochemical reactions occurring the soil

Chapter 7

31. What is the instrument called that is used to measure soluble salts in the root medium? a. Hozon b. Constant feed injector c. Stock tank tester d. Solubridge e. Single element probe 32. Magnesium deficiency symptoms are? a. Stunting of the plant b. Interveinal chlorosis in lower leaves first c. Death of growing point d. Leaf margins turn brown e. Purplish cast occurs

33. If a fertilizer bag is labeled 10-15-10, what nutrient does the 15 represent? a. Nitrogen b. Phosphorus c. Potassium d. Calcium

34. Which of the following is not a macronutrient? a. Nitrogen b. Oxygen c. Phosphorus d. Iron

35. If there is a purplish cast on your leaves, what nutrient might be deficient? a. Nitrogen b. Phosphorus c. Potassium d. Calcium

36. Which macronutrient, when used in large amounts, will inhibit flowering & fruiting? a. Manganese b. Calcium c. Phosphorus d. Nitrogen e. Iron

37. Taken as a whole, the recommended pH range for soil less greenhouse medium is: a. 5.8 to 6.4 b. 5.5 to 6.5 c. 5.0 to 6.0 d. 6.2 to 7.4 e. None of the above

38. Which of the following is not a macroelement required for plant growth? a. Calcium b. Carbon c. Molybdenum d. Nitrogen e. Potassium 39. How many pounds of nitrogen are in a fertilizer with an analysis of 15-20-10? a. 10 b. 15 c. 20 d. 30 e. 40

Chapter 8

40. IPM addresses all of the following EXCEPT: a. Biological control b. Pesticides c. Physical control d. Poisoning

41. Keeping beneficial insects from leaving your greenhouse is referred to as: a. Rolling b. Escaping c. Termination d. Wiping out

42. Using sticky traps to control white flies is a form of: a. Greenhouse sanitation b. Chemical pest control c. Physical pest control d. Biological pest control

43. Instead of relying almost entirely on chemical pesticides, greenhouse growers today use a combination of methods to prevent and/or control pests safely and effectively. This method is called: a. Identify, press, measure b. Integrated pest management c. Initial progressive management d. Interval poly measurement

44. Factor(s) to be considered when implementing IPM include all but:

a. How many different crops b. Which students will manage the project c. Whether crops will be physically separated d. Whether the greenhouse will be in continuous production e. All of the above

Chapter 9

45. What is D.I.F.? a. When daytime temp is higher than night temp b. When evening temp is higher than the day temp c. Difference between day temp and outdoor temp d. Difference between day temp and night temp e. Difference between night temp and outdoor temp 46. What is the definition of D.I.F.? a. Deficiency interval factor b. The mathematical difference between light hours and dark hours c. The mathematical difference between dry and moist d. The mathematical difference between day temp and night temp e. The difference in plant height

47. What is the application of D.I.F.? a. To produce more flowers b. To control crop height c. To prolong flowering d. To produce smaller fruit e. To control timing

Chapter 10

48. What insect is typically plump green or brown and feeds on various plant parts including stems & flower buds? a. Aphids b. Thrips c. Spidermites d. White flies e. Scale

49. What articles of clothing should you wear when apply pesticides? a. Gloves b. Rubber boats c. Respirator mask d. Goggles e. All of the above

50. What was the wholesale value of bedding plants in 1998? a. 1.8 billion b. 6.2 billion c. 700 million d. 822 million e. 4 billion

51. Which of the following is not an advantage of producing bedding plants in plug trays? a. Seeding machines can plant them quickly b. They require a large investment c. There is no transplant stock d. Transplanting is faster e. Reduced labor costs Chapter 11

52. What does photoperiodic mean? a. A picture of the plant b. Growing towards the light c. Requiring light 24 hours a day d. Length of time in light and dark experienced by plant e. A plant that flowers in darkness

53. What color is the true color of the poinsettia? a. Red b. Yellow c. Pink d. White

54. What pests primarily affect poinsettias? a. Aphids b. Thrips c. White flies d. Black fly e. Slugs

Chapter 13

55. What type of temperatures do carnations require? a. Extremely warm b. Temperate c. Cool d. Humid

56. What type of light produces the best cut flowers? a. Low light b. Shade c. Indirect light d. Full Sun e. Very intense

57. Cut carnations are classified into which two groups? a. Standards b. Medium c. Minatures d. Large e. Small

58. What is the desired system for watering cut flowers? a. Overhead sprinkler b. Mist system c. Ooze tubes and perimeter irrigation d. Hose with water breaker