Horticulture 101- Intro
Introduction to Hort
- 1.
Horticulture is from which latin roots?
- A.
Hortus(garden);Cultura(cultivation)
- B.
Hortus ortus (garden / pl. grounds, park.)
- C.
Hordeum(barley)
Correct Answer
A. Hortus(garden);Cultura(cultivation) -
- 2.
Horticulture Is
- A.
Production, marketing and maintenance of landscape plants
- B.
Production and marketing of grapes
- C.
The science and art of cultivating fruits, vegetables and ornamental plants.
- D.
Production and marketing of vegetables
Correct Answer
C. The science and art of cultivating fruits, vegetables and ornamental plants. -
- 3.
Chrysanthemums have been cultivated by Chinese for thousands of years.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 4.
Ancient Egyptians had gardens for fruit production.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 5.
Cultivation and trade of horticultural products have NOT been involved in many facets of our history
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 6.
Among the reasons for exploration in the Middle Ages were NOT:
- A.
Finding sources of high value crops such as spices
- B.
To go camping
- C.
Developing trade routes for rapid transportation of these commodities
Correct Answer
B. To go camping -
- 7.
One factor behind the colonization of many regions by European countries was the desire to establish access to horticultural products such as Beverage crops (tea, coffee, cocoa) and Herbs and spices
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 8.
Horticulture is NOT of any economic importance.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 9.
US exports large amounts of horticultural products
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 10.
US imports fruits, vegetables, flowers Primarily from central and asia.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
US imports fruits, vegetables, flowers Primarily from central and south AmericaRate this question:
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- 11.
Commerce in horticulture is NOT an important sector of international trade
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 12.
The application of scientific knowledge to develop and use plants to benefit the human population is a
- A.
Scientific formula
- B.
Applied plant science
- C.
Harvest
Correct Answer
B. Applied plant science -
- 13.
Examples of applied plant sciences DO NOT include
- A.
Agronomy
- B.
Horticulture
- C.
Physics
- D.
Forestry
Correct Answer
C. Physics -
- 14.
Horticulture tends to be more intensive in terms of investment costs and production practices than agronomy or forestry
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 15.
Individual plants in horticulture have much less value than agronomic plants (e.g. corn and soybeans)
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
*Individual plants in horticulture have much MORE value than agronomic plants (e.g. corn and soybeans)Rate this question:
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- 16.
Food production and Plants for aesthetic value are best described as
- A.
Business
- B.
branches of horticulture
- C.
Floral designs
Correct Answer
B. branches of horticulture -
- 17.
Food production includes Fruit and Vegetables.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 18.
Horticultural products are NOT an important component of our diet
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Horticultural products are an important component of our dietRate this question:
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- 19.
Some current topics in horticulture research and development include:
- A.
Improving the nutritional and health-promoting properties of these products
- B.
Extending the season when these products are available
- C.
Developing methods to produce high quality fruits and vegetables at a reasonable cost
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 20.
Plants for aesthetic value include Ornamental horticulture and Landscape design and construction.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 21.
Increased use of plants in the landscape of Residential, Commercial, and Recreational are parts of
- A.
Landscape design and construction
- B.
Ornamental horticulture
Correct Answer
B. Ornamental horticulture -
- 22.
Landscape design, installation and maintenance are all expanding industries
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 23.
Landscape industry requires nursery materials (trees, shrubs, bedding plants, etc.) and other supplies
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 24.
Job opportunities in horticulture Include Production, Marketing, Design, Contracting and maintenance , and Research and development
- A.
Tue
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. Tue -
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