Biology Bell Ringer Questions and Answers

KOSSA Sample Questions

Bell Ringers

Bell- ringer Expectations

•

You will keep a full weeks worth of bell- ringers

before turning them in

•

If you are absent, you are responsible for getting

the questions from your classmates

–

This DOES NOT mean waiting until Friday, and then

copying the whole week from a classmate

•

You must write the question and answer for full

credit

•

Write the date each day followed by the question

and answer

Example

Your name

1-1-11

1.

What is…?

a.

Answer:

2.

What is…?

a.

Answer:

1-2-11

1.

What is…?

a.

Answer:

2.

What is…?

a.

Answer:

Date

1.

The 3 major plant cell parts are:

a.

Cell wall, chloroplast, goigi

b.

Cell wall, goigi, nucleus

c.

Cell wall, cytoplasm, nucleus

d.

Cell wall, nucleus, vacuole

2.

What are the major vegetative parts of the

plant?

a.

Leaf, flower, seed

b.

Leaf, root, stem

c.

Root, seed, bud

d.

Stem, flower, node

Answers

1.

The 3 major plant cell parts are:

a.

Cell wall, chloroplast, goigi

b.

Cell wall, goigi, nucleus

c.

Cell wall, cytoplasm, nucleus

d.

Cell wall, nucleus, vacuole

2.

What are the major vegetative parts of the

plant?

a.

Leaf, flower, seed

b.

Leaf, root, stem

c.

Root, seed, bud

d.

Stem, flower, node

Date

1.

What are the major reproductive parts of the

plant?

a.

Leaf root, stem

b.

Leaf, flower, seed

c.

Leaf, fruit, stem

d.

Flower, fruit, seed

2.

What are the four essential plant parts?

a.

leaf, flower, stem, root

b.

Leaf, root, seed, flower

c.

Flower, seed, petal, root

d.

Stem, flower, root, seed

Answers

1.

What are the major reproductive parts of the

plant?

a.

Leaf root, stem

b.

Leaf, flower, seed

c.

Leaf, fruit, stem

d.

Flower, fruit, seed

2.

What are the four essential plant parts?

a.

leaf, flower, stem, root

b.

Leaf, root, seed, flower

c.

Flower, seed, petal, root

d.

Stem, flower, root, seed

Date

1.

The four main parts of the flower:

a.

stamen, style, ovary, pistil

b.

Petal, pistil, stamen, sepal

c.

Anther, petal, sepal, receptacle

d.

Anther, petal, stamen, receptacle

2.

Plant production from a cutting is a type of

___________________ propagation.

a.

Asexual

b.

Bisexual

c.

Sexual

d.

Unsexual

Answers

1.

The four main parts of the flower:

a.

stamen, style, ovary, pistil

b.

Petal, pistil, stamen, sepal

c.

Anther, petal, sepal, receptacle

d.

Anther, petal, stamen, receptacle

2.

Plant production from a cutting is a type of

___________________ propagation.

a.

Asexual

b.

Bisexual

c.

Sexual

d.

Unsexual

Date

1.

A monocotyledon is defined as:

a.

Embryo with no cotyledon

b.

Embryo with single cotyledon

c.

Embryo with two cotyledons

d.

Embryo with three cotyledons

2.

Cotyledons are defined as:

a.

Vascular bundle

b.

Seedlings

c.

Embryo

d.

Seed leaves

Answers

1.

A monocotyledon is defined as:

a.

Embryo with no cotyledon

b.

Embryo with single cotyledon

c.

Embryo with two cotyledons

d.

Embryo with three cotyledons

2.

Cotyledons are defined as:

a.

Vascular bundle

b.

Seedlings

c.

Embryo

d.

Seed leaves

Date

1.

The required conditions for germination include:

a.

Moisture, soil, temperature

b.

Soil, air temperature

c.

Moisture, air, optimal temperatures

d.

Light, soil, temperature

2.

The most favorable temperature for seed

germination is:

a.

65- 80

b.

32- 105

c.

32- 65

d.

80- 105

Answers

1.

The required conditions for germination include:

a.

Moisture, soil, temperature

b.

Soil, air temperature

c.

Moisture, air, optimal temperatures

d.

Light, soil, temperature

2.

The most favorable temperature for seed

germination is:

a.

65- 80

b.

32- 105

c.

32- 65

d.

80- 105

Date

1.

Vigor is:

a.

The ability of seeds to germinate under different

conditions

b.

The ability of the seed to work hard

c.

The ability of the seed to grow

d.

The ability of the seed to grow fast

2.

A monocot plant example is:

a.

Bean

b.

Carrot

c.

Oats

d.

Turnip

Answers

1.

Vigor is:

a.

The ability of seeds to germinate under different

conditions

b.

The ability of the seed to work hard

c.

The ability of the seed to grow

d.

The ability of the seed to grow fast

2.

A monocot plant example is:

a.

Bean

b.

Carrot

c.

Oats

d.

Turnip

Date

1.

Dicots have:

a.

Fibrous roots

b.

Tap roots

c.

Non- fibrous roots

d.

Adventurous roots

2.

Which of the following is not a specialized stem:

a.

Tuber

b.

Buld

c.

Tendril

d.

Root

Answers

1.

Dicots have:

a.

Fibrous roots

b.

Tap roots

c.

Non- fibrous roots

d.

Adventurous roots

2.

Which of the following is not a specialized stem:

a.

Tuber

b.

Buld

c.

Tendril

d.

Root

Date

1. An evergreen is an example of an:

a.

Annual

b.

Biannual

c.

Perennial

d.

Winter annual

2. Trees and shrubs that drop all of their leaves in the fall:

a. annual

b. biannual

c. deciduous

d. evergreen

Answers

An evergreen is an example of an:

a.

Annual

b.

Biannual

c.

Perennial

d.

Winter annual

2. Trees and shrubs that drop all of their leaves in the fall:

a. annual

b. biannual

c. 

deciduous

d. evergreen

Date

1. Parent material of the glacial origin that was deposited by

wind:

a. alluvium

b. loess

c. glacial till

d. topography

2. Many soils have been formed from material originally

moved by:

a. glaciers

b. wind

c. water

d. human

Answers

1. Parent material of the glacial origin that was deposited by

wind:

a. alluvium

b. loess

c. glacial till

d. topography

2. Many soils have been formed from material originally

moved by:

a. glaciers

b. wind

c. water

d. human

Date

1.

As materials such as organic matter and minerals are

altered in the soil, this process is called:

a.

Translocation

b.

Transpiration

c.

Transformation

d.

Relocation

2.

Most productive soils range from:

a.

1- 4 pH

b.

4- 9 pH

c.

7- 9 pH

d.

9- 14 pH

Answers

1.

As materials such as organic matter and minerals are

altered in the soil, this process is called:

a.

Translocation

b.

Transpiration

c.

Transformation

d.

Relocation

2.

Most productive soils range from:

a.

1- 4 pH

b.

4- 9 pH

c.

7- 9 pH

d.

9- 14 pH

Date

1.

Which of the following is known as the most highly

visible erosion?

a.

Gully erosion

b.

Rill erosion

c.

Sheet erosion

d.

Steep erosion

2.

Which practice will reduce and prevent soil erosion on

property?

a.

Mechanical tillage

b.

Crop rotation

c.

Monocropping

d.

Traditional tillage

Answers

1.

Which of the following is known as the most highly

visible erosion?

a.

Gully erosion

b.

Rill erosion

c.

Sheet erosion

d.

Steep erosion

2.

Which practice will reduce and prevent soil erosion on

property?

a.

Mechanical tillage

b.

Crop rotation

c.

Monocropping

d.

Traditional tillage

Date

1.

Three functions of a growing medium:

a.

Provide fertilizer, moisture, oxygen

b.

Provide seed cover, support, light

c.

Provide nutrients, support, oxygen

d.

Provide seed cover, nutrients, moisture

2.

Common components is a soilless mix are:

a.

Peat moss, perlite, vermiculite

b.

Sand, silt, clay

c.

Sand, peat moss, bark

d.

Perlite, vermiculite, miracle grow

Answers

1.

Three functions of a growing medium:

a.

Provide fertilizer, moisture, oxygen

b.

Provide seed cover, support, light

c.

Provide nutrients, support, oxygen

d.

Provide seed cover, nutrients, moisture

2.

Common components is a soilless mix are:

a.

Peat moss, perlite, vermiculite

b.

Sand, silt, clay

c.

Sand, peat moss, bark

d.

Perlite, vermiculite, miracle grow

Date

1.

A soil that contains equal amounts of sand, silt,

and clay is called a:

a.

Even mix

b.

Sandy silt

c.

Uniform mix

d.

Loam

2.

Soil is classified by the amount of:

a.

sand, silt, clay and loam it contains

b.

Where it is found in the soil profile

c.

Silt, clay, gravel

d.

Sand, silt, clay it contains

Answers

1.

A soil that contains equal amounts of sand, silt,

and clay is called a:

a.

Even mix

b.

Sandy silt

c.

Uniform mix

d.

Loam

2.

Soil is classified by the amount of:

a.

sand, silt, clay and loam it contains

b.

Where it is found in the soil profile

c.

Silt, clay, gravel

d.

Sand, silt, clay it contains

Date

1.

A document that guides the operation of a

business:

a.

Business plan

b.

Marketing plan

c.

Mission statement

d.

Planning statement

2.

Fertilizer containing 15- 10- 26 contains:

a.

15% nitrogen, 10% phosphate, 26% potash

b.

15% phosphate, 10% nitrogen, 26% potash

c.

15% potash, 10% phosphate, and 26% nitrogen

d.

None of the above

Answers

1.

A document that guides the operation of a

business:

a.

Business plan

b.

Marketing plan

c.

Mission statement

d.

Planning statement

2.

Fertilizer containing 15- 10- 26 contains:

a.

15% nitrogen, 10% phosphate, 26% potash

b.

15% phosphate, 10% nitrogen, 26% potash

c.

15% potash, 10% phosphate, and 26% nitrogen

d.

None of the above

Date

1.

Ben gave Cami an approximate price for yard work to be

completed this is called a (an)

a.

Cost summation

b.

Estimate

c.

Bid

d.

Contingency cost

2.

For the new landscaping job you will be required to utilize

landscape fabric.  The area to be covered is 16’ X 16’ and the

fabric measures 3’ X 5’.  How many rolls of fabric will it take to

cover the area?

a.

18

b.

16

c.

5

d.

19

Answers

1.

Ben gave Cami an approximate price for yard work to be

completed this is called a (an)

a.

Cost summation

b.

Estimate

c.

Bid

d.

Contingency cost

2.

For the new landscaping job you will be required to utilize

landscape fabric.  The area to be covered is 16’ X 16’ and the

fabric measures 3’ X 5’.  How many rolls of fabric will it take to

cover the area?

a.

18

b.

16

c.

5

d.

19

Date

1.

Use the Punnett Square method to estimate

the possible gene combinations for the

following situation.  Crossing a yellow

marigold (YY) with an orange marigold (yy).

What would be the offspring’s gene

combination?

a.

YY

b.

Yy

c.

Yy

d.

yY

Answer

1.

Use the Punnett Square method to estimate the

possible gene combinations for the following

situation.  Crossing a yellow marigold (YY) with

an orange marigold (yy).  What would be the

offspring’s gene combination?

a.

YY

b.

Yy

c.

Yy

d.

yY

Date

1.

Use the Punnett Square method to estimate

the possible gene combinations for the

following situation.  Crossing a red rose (RR)

with a white rose (rr).  What would the

phenotype ration be?

a.

4:0 dominant: recessive

b.

2:1 dominant: recessive

c.

2:2 dominant: recessive

d.

0:4 dominant recessive

Answer

1.

Use the Punnett Square method to estimate

the possible gene combinations for the

following situation.  Crossing a red rose (RR)

with a white rose (rr).  What would the

phenotype ration be?

a.

4:0 dominant: recessive

b.

2:1 dominant: recessive

c.

2:2 dominant: recessive

d.

0:4 dominant recessive

Date

1.

The method of asexual propagation that involves the

growing of small pieces of plant tissue:

a.

Propagation culture

b.

Plant culture

c.

Cell culture

d.

Tissue culture

2.

Qualitative traits are traits controlled by:

a.

Several pairs of genes

b.

A single pair of genes

c.

Six pairs of genes

d.

Seven pairs of genes

Answers

1.

The method of asexual propagation that involves the

growing of small pieces of plant tissue:

a.

Propagation culture

b.

Plant culture

c.

Cell culture

d.

Tissue culture

2.

Qualitative traits are traits controlled by:

a.

Several pairs of genes

b.

A single pair of genes

c.

Six pairs of genes

d.

Seven pairs of genes

Date

1.

You have decided to buy your mother a corsage for Mother’s Day.  The

original cost for a three flower corsage is $15.00 however; the flower

shop is running a special $13.00 price for Mother’s Day.  What would be

the percentage reduction from the original cost?

a.

21.3%

b.

15.4%

c.

10%

d.

40%

2.

You have a 30’ X 45’ greenhouse.  You need to install tables using the

maximum potential of the space.  Each table measures 6’ X 12’.  Using

the given information, determine how many tables you must install.

Consider the following stipulations:

-

There must be a minimum of 5’ aisle lengthwise in the middle of the

greenhouse

-

There must be minimum of 1; between the long sides of benches and/ or

walls

-

You must fit as many benches as possible in the greenhouse

a.

4

b.

11

c.

20

d.

10

Answers

1.

You have decided to buy your mother a corsage for Mother’s Day.  The

original cost for a three flower corsage is $15.00 however; the flower

shop is running a special $13.00 price for Mother’s Day.  What would be

the percentage reduction from the original cost?

a.

21.3%

b.

15.4%

c.

10%

d.

40%

2.

You have a 30’ X 45’ greenhouse.  You need to install tables using the

maximum potential of the space.  Each table measures 6’ X 12’.  Using

the given information, determine how many tables you must install.

Consider the following stipulations:

-

There must be a minimum of 5’ aisle lengthwise in the middle of the

greenhouse

-

There must be minimum of 1; between the long sides of benches and/ or

walls

-

You must fit as many benches as possible in the greenhouse

a.

4

b.

11

c.

20

d.

10

Date

1.

You have 10 tables that are 6’ X 12’.  Each plant flat is 12” X 24”.  Determine how

many flats will fit on each table.

a.

36

b.

48

c.

17

d.

18

2.

As an greenhouse owner there are many different items that must be stored in

the headhouse in order to have the items on hand at the right time.  Given your

headhouse is 15’ X 32’ use the following setup’s to determine the minimum

amount of potting soil you are able to store.  Remember the following:

-pallets of potting soil 3’ X 3’

-there must be minimum of 2’ between the long sides of the pallets and/ or walls

-there must be a minimum of 4’ aisle lengthwise in the middle of the headhouse

a.

24

b.

18

c.

12

d.

6

Answer

1.

You have 10 tables that are 6’ X 12’.  Each plant flat is 12” X 24”.  Determine how

many flats will fit on each table.

a.

36

b.

48

c.

17

d.

18

2.

As an greenhouse owner there are many different items that must be stored in

the headhouse in order to have the items on hand at the right time.  Given your

headhouse is 15’ X 32’ use the following setup’s to determine the minimum

amount of potting soil you are able to store.  Remember the following:

-pallets of potting soil 3’ X 3’

-there must be minimum of 2’ between the long sides of the pallets and/ or walls

-there must be a minimum of 4’ aisle lengthwise in the middle of the headhouse

a.

24

b.

18

c.

12

d.

6

Date

1.

You have been hired to fill 3 planter boxes that hold about

10 cubic feet of soil each.  You have the supply store

deliver 6 cubic yards of potting mix.  How many cubic

yards of potting soil do you need to fill the planter boxes?

a.

11.5

b.

6

c.

30

d.

1.1

2.

Which of the following the correct soil layer order?

a.

Sub soil, topsoil, parent material, bed rock

b.

Parent material, sub soil, top soil, bed rock

c.

Parent material, top soil, sub soil, bed rock

d.

Top soil, sub soil, parent material, bed rock

Answers

1.

You have been hired to fill 3 planter boxes that hold about

10 cubic feet of soil each.  You have the supply store

deliver 6 cubic yards of potting mix.  How many cubic

yards of potting soil do you need to fill the planter boxes?

a.

11.5

b.

6

c.

30

d.

1.1

2.

Which of the following the correct soil layer order?

a.

Sub soil, topsoil, parent material, bed rock

b.

Parent material, sub soil, top soil, bed rock

c.

Parent material, top soil, sub soil, bed rock

d.

Top soil, sub soil, parent material, bed rock

Date

1. Two growth regulators used with tissue culture

techniques are:

a.

Auxins, cytokinins

b.

Zuxins, callas

c.

Cutokinins, plantlets

d.

Callas, cytikinins

2. The male part of the flower is called the:

    a. Pistal

    b. Ovary

    c. Style

    d. Stamen

Answers

Two growth regulators used with tissue culture

techniques are:

a.

Auxins, cytokinins

b.

Zuxins, callas

c.

Cutokinins, plantlets

d.

Callas, cytikinins

2. The male part of the flower is called the:

    a. Pistal

    b. Ovary

    c. Style

    d. 

Stamen

Date

1.

A flower which is missing either male or female parts

is called:

a.

Complete flower

b.

Incomplete flower

c.

Perfect

d.

Imperfect flower

2.

A form of biotechnology that involves the changing of

the genetic makeup of living organisms:

a.

Gene manipulation

b.

Genetic engineering

c.

Organism change

d.

Organism manipulation

Answer

1.

A flower which is missing either male or female parts

is called:

a.

Complete flower

b.

Incomplete flower

c.

Perfect

d.

Imperfect flower

2.

A form of biotechnology that involves the changing of

the genetic makeup of living organisms:

a.

Gene manipulation

b.

Genetic engineering

c.

Organism change

d.

Organism manipulation

Date

1.

Which of the following best describes precision farming?

a.

Use of cropping practices that improve yields based on the

needs of the land

b.

Using biology to develop new products or processes

c.

The use of machines and equipment to do precise work

d.

Technology gathered and recorded data from a great distance

2.

Which of the following defines “endosperm”?

a.

A little plant that eventually grows and develops into the

mature plant

b.

Fleshy fruit

c.

The food storage tissue in the seed

d.

Normal cells containing a double set of chromosomes

Answer

1.

Which of the following best describes precision farming?

a.

Use of cropping practices that improve yields based on the

needs of the land

b.

Using biology to develop new products or processes

c.

The use of machines and equipment to do precise work

d.

Technology gathered and recorded data from a great distance

2.

Which of the following defines “endosperm”?

a.

A little plant that eventually grows and develops into the

mature plant

b.

Fleshy fruit

c.

The food storage tissue in the seed

d.

Normal cells containing a double set of chromosomes

Date

1.

Which of the following does not play a key role in

seed germination?

a.

Soil

b.

Moisture

c.

Air, oxygen

d.

Warm temperature

2.

Which part of the seedling will emerge first from a

dicot?

a.

Roots

b.

Leaves

c.

Stem

d.

Bloom

Answers

1.

Which of the following does not play a key role in

seed germination?

a.

Soil

b.

Moisture

c.

Air, oxygen

d.

Warm temperature

2.

Which part of the seedling will emerge first from a

dicot?

a.

Roots

b.

Leaves

c.

Stem

d.

Bloom

Date

1.

A plant that is identical to the parent plant is known as a:

a.

Clone

b.

Perfect replica

c.

Offspring

d.

Callus

2.

At an end of the season sale Jim’s greenhouse is selling all bedding

plants 50% off the original price.  If Abby buys 6 dailies for $5.00

each, 2 rose bushes for $6.50 each and, 7 ornamental grasses for

$11.00 each, what would her bill have been if she had not

received the 50% discount?

a.

$120

b.

$134

c.

$174

d.

$220

Answers

1.

A plant that is identical to the parent plant is known as a:

a.

Clone

b.

Perfect replica

c.

Offspring

d.

Callus

2.

At an end of the season sale Jim’s greenhouse is selling all bedding

plants 50% off the original price.  If Abby buys 6 dailies for $5.00

each, 2 rose bushes for $6.50 each and, 7 ornamental grasses for

$11.00 each, what would her bill have been if she had not

received the 50% discount?

a.

$120

b.

$134

c.

$174

d.

$220

Date

1.

You estimate that your bean crop can be harvested in 2 weeks and 2

days if you hire three combine drivers to work 12 hours a day, 6 days a

week.  How many hours do all three combine have to work to harvest

the bean crop?

a. 1000 hours

b. 504 hours

c. 600 hours

d. 1202 hours

2. Based on the hours worked from the previous question, if you paid each

combine driver $13.50 per hour, what would be each person’s take home pay

at the end of the harvest?

a. $1350

b. $6804

c. $1143

d. $2268

Answers

1.

You estimate that your bean crop can be harvested in 2 weeks and 2

days if you hire three combine drivers to work 12 hours a day, 6 days a

week.  How many hours do all three combine have to work to harvest

the bean crop?

a. 1000 hours

b. 

504 hours

c. 600 hours

d. 1202 hours

2. Based on the hours worked from the previous question, if you paid each

combine driver $13.50 per hour, what would be each person’s take home pay

at the end of the harvest?

a. $1350

b. $6804

c. $1143

d. 

$2268

Date

1.

Bobby works for Krista’s Lawn Care Service.  He is paid $6.00/ hour

for the first 40 hours he works in a five day work week.  After 40

hours he is paid time and a half.  This week he has worked 62

hours.  Based on this what would be his take home pay

a.

$438

b.

$372

c.

$559

d.

$279

2.

Plants which are grown from seeds use this type of propagation

method:

a.

Asexual

b.

Bisexual

c.

Sexual

d.

Unusual

Answers

1.

Bobby works for Krista’s Lawn Care Service.  He is paid $6.00/ hour

for the first 40 hours he works in a five day work week.  After 40

hours he is paid time and a half.  This week he has worked 62

hours.  Based on this what would be his take home pay

a.

$438

b.

$372

c.

$559

d.

$279

2.

Plants which are grown from seeds use this type of propagation

method:

a.

Asexual

b.

Bisexual

c.

Sexual

d.

Unusual

Date

1.

Strawberry plants have this type of specialized

stem:

a.

Rhizome

b.

Stolen

c.

Tendril

d.

Tuber

2.

The four layers of a normal soil profile are:

a.

topsoil, subsoil, and root zone

b.

Sand, silt, clay

c.

Root zone, topsoil and subsoil

d.

Topsoil, subsoil, parent material and bedrock

Answers

1.

Strawberry plants have this type of specialized

stem:

a.

Rhizome

b.

Stolen

c.

Tendril

d.

Tuber

2.

The four layers of a normal soil profile are:

a.

topsoil, subsoil, and root zone

b.

Sand, silt, clay

c.

Root zone, topsoil and subsoil

d.

Topsoil, subsoil, parent material and bedrock

Date

1.

Which one of the following numbers indicates a

neutral pH reading on a soil test?

a.

0

b.

1

c.

7

d.

14

2.

Which of the following pH ranges do most landscape

plants perform best?

a.

3-4.5

b.

5.6-7

c.

6.8-9.2

d.

Above 10

Answers

1.

Which one of the following numbers indicates a

neutral pH reading on a soil test?

a.

0

b.

1

c.

7

d.

14

2.

Which of the following pH ranges do most landscape

plants perform best?

a.

3-4.5

b.

5.6-7

c.

6.8-9.2

d.

Above 10

Date

1.

How is pH raised and acidity lowered in acidic soil?

a.

The addition of nitrogen to the soil

b.

The addition of lime to the soil

c.

The addition of sulfur to the soil

d.

The addition of potash to the soil

2.

There are twelve basic textural classes that can be

determined after a soil test using which of the

following resources?

a.

Textural square

b.

Ribbon test

c.

Textural triangle

d.

Texture test

Answers

1.

How is pH raised and acidity lowered in acidic soil?

a.

The addition of nitrogen to the soil

b.

The addition of lime to the soil

c.

The addition of sulfur to the soil

d.

The addition of potash to the soil

2.

There are twelve basic textural classes that can be

determined after a soil test using which of the

following resources?

a.

Textural square

b.

Ribbon test

c.

Textural triangle

d.

Texture test

Date

1.

Which of the following components make up fifty

percent of a typical soil structure?

a.

Peat moss, organic matter

b.

Sand, silt

c.

Water, air

d.

Peat moss, inorganic matter

2.

Which of the following is a commonly used

component of a soilless growing media?

a.

Peat moss

b.

Silt

c.

Clay

d.

Sand

Answers

1.

Which of the following components make up fifty

percent of a typical soil structure?

a.

Peat moss, organic matter

b.

Sand, silt

c.

Water, air

d.

Peat moss, inorganic matter

2.

Which of the following is a commonly used

component of a soilless growing media?

a.

Peat moss

b.

Silt

c.

Clay

d.

Sand

Date

1.

Which of the following is not true statement about

soilless growing media?

a.

They are sterile

b.

They are uniform in composition

c.

They have good moisture retention and drainage

d.

They contain a high mineral content

2.

Which of the following components of a soilless

media provides aeration?

a.

Sphagnum moss

b.

Perlite

c.

Vermiculite

d.

Peat moss

Answers

1.

Which of the following is not true statement about

soilless growing media?

a.

They are sterile

b.

They are uniform in composition

c.

They have good moisture retention and drainage

d.

They contain a high mineral content

2.

Which of the following components of a soilless

media provides aeration?

a.

Sphagnum moss

b.

Perlite

c.

Vermiculite

d.

Peat moss

Date

1.

Which of the following statements best describes a

soilless media?

a.

Used only for hydroponics

b.

A growing media that has no soil

c.

More likely to have worms, bacteria, and nematodes than a

soil mix

d.

Rarely used today

2.

The proportion of sand, silt, and clay determines which of

the following?

a.

Soil structure

b.

Soil texture

c.

Soil color

d.

Soil loam

Answers

1.

Which of the following statements best describes a

soilless media?

a.

Used only for hydroponics

b.

A growing media that has no soil

c.

More likely to have worms, bacteria, and nematodes than a

soil mix

d.

Rarely used today

2.

The proportion of sand, silt, and clay determines which of

the following?

a.

Soil structure

b.

Soil texture

c.

Soil color

d.

Soil loam

Date

1.

Grafting consists of which two pieces of a plant?

a.

Root and stem

b.

Pollen and egg

c.

Scion and stock or rootstock

d.

Root and bud

2.

Which of the following is true about tissue culture?

a.

Tissue culture techniques are used to grow genetically

engineered plant cells

b.

Only a small number of plants can be propagated through

tissue culture

c.

Virus diseases can never be eliminated from plant tissue using

the tissue culture method of propagation

d.

Tissue culture is a highly technical form of sexual reproduction

Answers

1.

Grafting consists of which two pieces of a plant?

a.

Root and stem

b.

Pollen and egg

c.

Scion and stock or rootstock

d.

Root and bud

2.

Which of the following is true about tissue culture?

a.

Tissue culture techniques are used to grow genetically

engineered plant cells

b.

Only a small number of plants can be propagated through

tissue culture

c.

Virus diseases can never be eliminated from plant tissue using

the tissue culture method of propagation

d.

Tissue culture is a highly technical form of sexual reproduction

Date

1.

What is tissue culture?

a.

The process of connecting two plant parts together in such a

way that they will unite and grow as a single plant

b.

Growing fertilized seeds into mature plants

c.

Dividing plant roots or the entire plant into two or more plants

by cutting the original plant

d.

Growing plant cells or small pieces of plant tiss on an artificial

medium

2.

Asexual propagation involves _______________:

a.

Pollination

b.

Reproduction of plants using only vegetative parts

c.

New genetic combinations in the offspring

d.

Fertilization of an egg by sperm

Answers

1.

What is tissue culture?

a.

The process of connecting two plant parts together in such a

way that they will unite and grow as a single plant

b.

Growing fertilized seeds into mature plants

c.

Dividing plant roots or the entire plant into two or more plants

by cutting the original plant

d.

Growing plant cells or small pieces of plant tissue on an

artificial medium

2.

Asexual propagation involves _______________:

a.

Pollination

b.

Reproduction of plants using only vegetative parts

c.

New genetic combinations in the offspring

d.

Fertilization of an egg by sperm

Date

1.

How are chrysanthemums propagated?

a.

Seed

b.

Leaf cuttings

c.

Stem cuttings

d.

Air layering

2.

Sexual reproduction involves which of the

following?

a.

Genetically identical offspring

b.

Offspring called clones

c.

New genetic combination in the offspring

d.

Reproduction without the need of egg or sperm

Answers

1.

How are chrysanthemums propagated?

a.

Seed

b.

Leaf cuttings

c.

Stem cuttings

d.

Air layering

2.

Sexual reproduction involves which of the

following?

a.

Genetically identical offspring

b.

Offspring called clones

c.

New genetic combination in the offspring

d.

Reproduction without the need of egg or sperm

Date

1.

Which of the following are the requirements for seed

germination?

a. Water, oxygen, optimum temperatures and possibly light or

dark conditions

b. Water, carbon dioxide, optimum temperatures, and

possibly light or dark conditions

c. Soil, oxygen, optimum temperatures and darkness

d. Water, fertilizer, carbon dioxide, and optimum

temperatures

2. What is the most common method of propagation in

flowering and vegetable crops?

a. leaf cutting

b. Division of roots

c. grafting

d. seeds

Answers

1.

Which of the following are the requirements for seed

germination?

a. Water, oxygen, optimum temperatures and possibly light or

dark conditions

b. Water, carbon dioxide, optimum temperatures, and possibly light

or dark conditions

c. Soil, oxygen, optimum temperatures and darkness

d. Water, fertilizer, carbon dioxide, and optimum temperatures

2. What is the most common method of propagation in flowering

and vegetable crops?

a. leaf cutting

b. Division of roots

c. grafting

d. seeds

Date

1.

A strawberry plant will naturally propagate by

developing a:

a.

Bulb

b.

Tuber

c.

Runner

d.

Rhizome

2.

Which of the following is not a benefit of growing

horticulture crops from seed?

a.

Plants are uniform in growth

b.

Reduced germination rates

c.

Young plants are more disease resistant

d.

Cheaper way to produce crops

Answers

1.

A strawberry plant will naturally propagate by

developing a:

a.

Bulb

b.

Tuber

c.

Runner

d.

Rhizome

2.

Which of the following is not a benefit of growing

horticulture crops from seed?

a.

Plants are uniform in growth

b.

Reduced germination rates

c.

Young plants are more disease resistant

d.

Cheaper way to produce crops

Date

1.

Which of the following must be placed on the label of

plants or seeds?

a.

Date only

b.

Name and variety

c.

Variety only

d.

Name, variety, date (and in Ms. G.’s class, initials too)

2.

When growing Chrysanthemums, it is important to water

_____ to prevent root rot.

a.

When the top of the growing medium begins to appear dry

b.

When it is convenient

c.

When the plants are wilted

d.

When the medium is saturate

Answers

1.

Which of the following must be placed on the label of

plants or seeds?

a.

Date only

b.

Name and variety

c.

Variety only

d.

Name, variety, date (and in Ms. G.’s class, initials too)

2.

When growing Chrysanthemums, it is important to water

_____ to prevent root rot.

a.

When the top of the growing medium begins to appear dry

b.

When it is convenient

c.

When the plants are wilted

d.

When the medium is saturate

Date

1.

How are strawberries, raspberries, and

blackberries harvested?

a.

By hand

b.

By mechanical picker

c.

By mechanical shakers

d.

High velocity spray

2.

Nitrogen causes plant to:

a.

Grow rapidly and develop a dark green color

b.

Resist disease and develop strong roots

c.

Harden off more readily

d.

Produce more blooms

Answers

1.

How are strawberries, raspberries, and

blackberries harvested?

a.

By hand

b.

By mechanical picker

c.

By mechanical shakers

d.

High velocity spray

2.

Nitrogen causes plant to:

a.

Grow rapidly and develop a dark green color

b.

Resist disease and develop strong roots

c.

Harden off more readily

d.

Produce more blooms

Date

1.

Lime provides the plant with which element?

a.

Nitrogen

b.

Potash

c.

Calcium

d.

Magnesium

2.

All of the following statements are benefits of

potassium except:

a.

Increases the resistance to disease

b.

Develops a strong root system

c.

Essential in developing chlorophyll

d.

Flowers and seeds cannot form with it

Answers

1.

Lime provides the plant with which element?

a.

Nitrogen

b.

Potash

c.

Calcium

d.

Magnesium

2.

All of the following statements are benefits of

potassium except:

a.

Increases the resistance to disease

b.

Develops a strong root system

c.

Essential in developing chlorophyll

d.

Flowers and seeds cannot form with it

Date

1.

Which of the following is not an indication of a

phosphorus deficiency?

a.

Purple coloring on the underside of leaves

b.

Reduced flower

c.

Reduced fruit production

d.

Yellowing of leaf margins

2.

What term is used to describe when chemicals, oil,

and other substances leak into the land?

a.

Contamination

b.

Natural erosion

c.

Salinization

d.

Soil erosion

Answers

1.

Which of the following is not an indication of a

phosphorus deficiency?

a.

Purple coloring on the underside of leaves

b.

Reduced flower

c.

Reduced fruit production

d.

Yellowing of leaf margins

2.

What term is used to describe when chemicals, oil,

and other substances leak into the land?

a.

Contamination

b.

Natural erosion

c.

Salinization

d.

Soil erosion

Date

1.

The United States Department of Agriculture Plant

Hardiness Map divides the United States into how many

regions?

a.

10

b.

13

c.

9

d.

20

2.

On the United States Department of Agriculture Plant

Hardiness Map, Kentucky is located in region:

a.

5

b.

6

c.

8

d.

9

Answers

1.

The United States Department of Agriculture Plant

Hardiness Map divides the United States into how many

regions?

a.

10

b.

13

c.

9

d.

20

2.

On the United States Department of Agriculture Plant

Hardiness Map, Kentucky is located in region:

a.

5

b.

6

c.

8

d.

9

Date

1.

Which of the following pesticides would be used to

eliminate insects such as aphids or white flies?

a.

Fungicide

b.

Insecticide

c.

Miticide

d.

Herbicide

2.

Which of the following pesticides would be used to

eliminate pests such as mites or ticks?

a.

Fungicide

b.

Insecticide

c.

Miticide

d.

Herbicide

Answers

1.

Which of the following pesticides would be used to

eliminate insects such as aphids or white flies?

a.

Fungicide

b.

Insecticide

c.

Miticide

d.

Herbicide

2.

Which of the following pesticides would be used to

eliminate pests such as mites or ticks?

a.

Fungicide

b.

Insecticide

c.

Miticide

d.

Herbicide

Date

1.

Which of the following are the four main routes that a

pesticide can enter the body?

a.

Oral, dermal, inhalation, eye

b.

Oral, hair, blood, eye

c.

Blood, lymph nodes, dermal, inhalation

d.

Kidneys, dermal, hair, eye

2.

Which of the following is not an acceptable practice

when disposing of chemical containers?

a.

Burn empty containers

b.

Rinse equipment and container in a grassy area

c.

Wash contaminated clothing separately

d.

Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water

Answers

1.

Which of the following are the four main routes that a

pesticide can enter the body?

a.

Oral, dermal, inhalation, eye

b.

Oral, hair, blood, eye

c.

Blood, lymph nodes, dermal, inhalation

d.

Kidneys, dermal, hair, eye

2.

Which of the following is not an acceptable practice

when disposing of chemical containers?

a.

Burn empty containers

b.

Rinse equipment and container in a grassy area

c.

Wash contaminated clothing separately

d.

Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water

Date

1.

A pesticide that has the signal word “DANGER” on the label would

be which of the following acute toxicity levels?

a.

Moderately toxic

b.

Slightly toxic

c.

Highly toxic

d.

Relatively toxic

2.

A pesticide that has a signal word “WARNING” on the label would

be which of the following acute toxicity levels?

a. Moderately toxic

b. Slightly toxic

c. Highly toxic

d. Relatively toxic

Answers

1.

A pesticide that has the signal word “DANGER” on the label would

be which of the following acute toxicity levels?

a.

Moderately toxic

b.

Slightly toxic

c.

Highly toxic

d.

Relatively toxic

2.

A pesticide that has a signal word “WARNING” on the label would

be which of the following acute toxicity levels?

a

. Moderately toxic

b. Slightly toxic

c. Highly toxic

d. Relatively toxic

Date

1.

Which of the following is an acceptable time to spray a

pesticide outdoors?

a.

Early morning

b.

Mid day

c.

On a windy day

d.

When workers or person are present in the area

2.

Which of the following would be the first step in the

proper mixing of pesticides?

a.

Fill the sprayer with 2/3”s of the water needed

b.

Test the sprayer with water to check for leaks and other

malfunctions

c.

Read the label to determine the proper mixture

d.

Mix chemicals in a grassy area

Answers

1.

Which of the following is an acceptable time to spray a

pesticide outdoors?

a.

Early morning

b.

Mid day

c.

On a windy day

d.

When workers or person are present in the area

2.

Which of the following would be the first step in the proper

mixing of pesticides?

a.

Fill the sprayer with 2/3’s of the water needed

b.

Test the sprayer with water to check for leaks and other

malfunctions

c.

Read the label to determine the proper mixture

d.

Mix chemicals in a grassy area

Date

1.

A chewing insect, such as a grasshopper, beetle, or

caterpillar will result in all of the following except:

a.

Sucking of sap from plant tissues

b.

Holes in leaves

c.

Removal of tissue between leaf veins

d.

Consumption of roots

2.

Which of the following insects is considered to be an

insect with sucking mouthparts?

a.

Aphid

b.

Beetle

c.

Thrip

d.

Grasshopper

Answer

1.

A chewing insect, such as a grasshopper, beetle, or

caterpillar will result in all of the following except:

a.

Sucking of sap from plant tissues

b.

Holes in leaves

c.

Removal of tissue between leaf veins

d.

Consumption of roots

2.

Which of the following insects is considered to be an

insect with sucking mouthparts?

a.

Aphid

b.

Beetle

c.

Thrip

d.

Grasshopper

Date

1.

Which of the following insects is considered to be a

chewing insect?

a.

Scale

b.

Aphids

c.

Thrips

d.

Beetle

2.

Aphids and scales can cause the following damage to

plants except:

a.

Spotting of foliage

b.

Curling of leaves

c.

Stunted fruits

d.

Holes in foliage

Answers

1.

Which of the following insects is considered to be a

chewing insect?

a.

Scale

b.

Aphids

c.

Thrips

d.

Beetle

2.

Aphids and scales can cause the following damage to

plants except:

a.

Spotting of foliage

b.

Curling of leaves

c.

Stunted fruits

d.

Holes in foliage

Date

1.

It is recommended to clean hand tools, such as a hand

trowel or shovel:

a.

Once a month

b.

After 5 uses

c.

After every use

d.

At the end of summer

2.

Which of the following pruning tools would be used to

trim branches large in diameter and 10’ above a ground

maintenance workers reach?

a.

Hand pruners

b.

Lopping shears

c.

Pole pruner

d.

Pruning saw

Answers

1.

It is recommended to clean hand tools, such as a hand

trowel or shovel:

a.

Once a month

b.

After 5 uses

c.

After every use

d.

At the end of summer

2.

Which of the following pruning tools would be used to

trim branches large in diameter and 10’ above a ground

maintenance workers reach?

a.

Hand pruners

b.

Lopping shears

c.

Pole pruner

d.

Pruning saw

Date

1.

Which of the following would bot be a benefit of cleaning and

maintaining hand tools used in the horticulture industry?

a.

Prevent the spread of diseases

b.

Makes pruning difficult

c.

Extends their life span

d.

Prevents rusting of blades

2.

Which of the following is a good safety practice associated with

power tools?

a.

Plug electric tools in while checking and repairing

b.

Use tools that create a potential safety hazard such as electric tools

with damaged cords or tools with missing or defective guards/

shields

c.

Operate electric tools in wet or damp areas

d.

Operate gasoline- powered tools only in well- ventilated areas

Answers

1.

Which of the following would bot be a benefit of cleaning and

maintaining hand tools used in the horticulture industry?

a.

Prevent the spread of diseases

b.

Makes pruning difficult

c.

Extends their life span

d.

Prevents rusting of blades

2.

Which of the following is a good safety practice associated with

power tools?

a.

Plug electric tools in while checking and repairing

b.

Use tools that create a potential safety hazard such as electric tools

with damaged cords or tools with missing or defective guards/

shields

c.

Operate electric tools in wet or damp areas

d.

Operate gasoline- powered tools only in well- ventilated areas

Date

1.

If a serious accident occurs in the workplace, which of

the following should you do first?

a.

Immediately administer CPR

b.

Move the victim to a safe place

c.

Leave the victim

d.

Call 911 for Emergency Medical Services

2.

When calling 911, you should give all of the following

information to the dispatcher except?

a.

Names of all victims

b.

Type of emergency

c.

Location of emergency

d.

Number of victims

Answers

1.

If a serious accident occurs in the workplace, which of

the following should you do first?

a.

Immediately administer CPR

b.

Move the victim to a safe place

c.

Leave the victim

d.

Call 911 for Emergency Medical Services

2.

When calling 911, you should give all of the following

information to the 

dispatcher except?

a.

Names of all victims

b.

Type of emergency

c.

Location of emergency

d.

Number of victims

Date

1.

Which of the following is an acceptable practice while

operating a lawn mower?

a.

Read the owner’s manual

b.

Check the mower for loose parts

c.

Know the area in which you are mowing

d.

Remove the guards from the mowing deck

2.

Which of the following is not considered to be a piece of

personal protective equipment that should be worn when

applying pesticides?

a.

Respirator

b.

Eye protection

c.

Cotton gloves

d.

Waterproof clothing

Answers

1.

Which of the following is an acceptable practice while

operating a lawn mower?

a.

Read the owner’s manual

b.

Check the mower for loose parts

c.

Know the area in which you are mowing

d.

Remove the guards from the mowing deck

2.

Which of the following is not considered to be a piece of

personal protective equipment that should be worn when

applying pesticides?

a.

Respirator

b.

Eye protection

c.

Cotton gloves

d.

Waterproof clothing

Date

1.

If a pesticide is spilled on the skin, it should be washed off

immediately with which of the following?

a.

Soap and water

b.

Water only

c.

Moist towel

d.

Rubbing alcohol

2.

A pesticide that has a signal word “CAUTION” on the label

would be which of the following acute toxicity levels?

a.

Moderately toxic

b.

Slightly toxic

c.

Highly toxic

d.

Relatively toxic

Answers

1.

If a pesticide is spilled on the skin, it should be washed off

immediately with which of the following?

a.

Soap and water

b.

Water only

c.

Moist towel

d.

Rubbing alcohol

2.

A pesticide that has a signal word “CAUTION” on the label

would be which of the following acute toxicity levels?

a.

Moderately toxic

b.

Slightly toxic

c.

Highly toxic

d.

Relatively toxic

Date

1.

Safety in the horticulture industry is the responsibility

of:

a.

Manager

b.

Employees

c.

Machinery operators

d.

Everyone in the workplace

2.

The Worker Protection Standards (WPS) law enforces

which of the following?

a.

Regulates chemicals

b.

Bans chemicals from agricultural applications

c.

Regulates pesticides used for homeowners

d.

Sets guidelines for during and after chemical application

Answers

1.

Safety in the horticulture industry is the responsibility

of:

a.

Manager

b.

Employees

c.

Machinery operators

d.

Everyone in the workplace

2.

The Worker Protection Standards (WPS) law enforces

which of the following?

a.

Regulates chemicals

b.

Bans chemicals from agricultural applications

c.

Regulates pesticides used for homeowners

d.

Sets guidelines for during and after chemical application

Date

1.

Which of the following tools would not be acceptable to

use for pruning?

a.

Hand shears

b.

Lopping shears

c.

Pruning saw

d.

Chisel

2.

Which class of fire extinguisher is used to put out a fire on

greenhouse glazing materials, such as acrylic,

polycarbonate, or fiberglass reinforced polyester?

a.

Class A

b.

Class B

c.

Class  C

d.

Class D

Answers

1.

Which of the following tools would not be acceptable to

use for pruning?

a.

Hand shears

b.

Lopping shears

c.

Pruning saw

d.

Chisel

2.

Which class of fire extinguisher is used to put out a fire on

greenhouse glazing materials, such as acrylic,

polycarbonate, or fiberglass reinforced polyester?

a.

Class A

b.

Class B

c.

Class  C

d.

Class D

Date

1.

Which class of fire extinguisher is used to put out a fire on flammable

liquids such as gasoline, fertilizers, pesticides, or oil?

a.

Class A

b.

Class B

c.

Class  C

d.

Class D

2.

Which class of fire extinguisher is used to put out a fire on electrical

equipment, such as machinery, power tools, or unit heaters?

a.

Class A

b.

Class B

c.

Class  C

d.

Class D

Answers

1.

Which class of fire extinguisher is used to put out a fire on flammable

liquids such as gasoline, fertilizers, pesticides, or oil?

a.

Class A

b.

Class B

c.

Class  C

d.

Class D

2.

Which class of fire extinguisher is used to put out a fire on electrical

equipment, such as machinery, power tools, or unit heaters?

a.

Class A

b.

Class B

c.

Class  C

d.

Class D

Date

1.

A green triangle located on a portabel fire

extinguisher indicates that it is which of the following:

a.

Class A

b.

Class B

c.

Class C

d.

Combination

2.

A red square located on a portable fire extinguisher

indicates that it is which of the following?

1.

Class A

2.

Class B

3.

Class C

4.

Combination

Answers

1.

A green triangle located on a portable fire

extinguisher indicates that it is which of the following:

a.

Class A

b.

Class B

c.

Class C

d.

Combination

2.

A red square located on a portable fire extinguisher

indicates that it is which of the following?

1.

Class A

2.

Class B

3.

Class C

4.

Combination

Date

1.

A blue circle located on a portable fire extinguisher

indicates that it is which of the following?

a.

Class A

b.

Class B

c.

Class C

d.

Combination

2.

In a head house, chemical storage building, or

greenhouse the fire extinguisher should be located:

a.

At the rear of the facility

b.

In the corner

c.

Locked in a cabinet

d.

By the exit door

Answers

1.

A blue circle located on a portable fire extinguisher

indicates that it is which of the following?

a.

Class A

b.

Class B

c.

Class C

d.

Combination

2.

In a head house, chemical storage building, or

greenhouse the fire extinguisher should be located:

a.

At the rear of the facility

b.

In the corner

c.

Locked in a cabinet

d.

By the exit door

Date

1.

Which of the following defines safety in the

workplace?

a.

Preventing injury and loss

b.

Staying out of harms way

c.

Working slowly

d.

Reading all the instructions

2.

Which of the following agencies approve pesticide

labels?

a.

Kentucky Department of Agriculture

b.

United States Department of Agriculture

c.

Food and Drug Administration

d.

Environmental Protection Agency

Answers

1.

Which of the following defines safety in the

workplace?

a.

Preventing injury and loss

b.

Staying out of harms way

c.

Working slowly

d.

Reading all the instructions

2.

Which of the following agencies approve pesticide

labels?

a.

Kentucky Department of Agriculture

b.

United States Department of Agriculture

c.

Food and Drug Administration

d.

Environmental Protection Agency