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General Knowledge
General Knowledge Part 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Plants are made up of what percentage of water? | 90% |
| List symptoms of drought or water logged soils pertaining to plants. | Decreased growth, small leaves, decline from top down, early fall color, root activity slows down, leaves wilt from lack of water uptake, root rot, lower interior leaves turn yellow |
| Water is the main component of ….. | photosynthesis and transpiration |
| Turgor pressure...... | inflates plant cells and holds plant upright |
| Water is the source that allows plant roots to push through the soil. T or F | True |
| Water does not regulate the opening and closing of the stomata. T or F | False |
| Light intensity influences the manufacturing of plant food, stem length, leaf color, and flowering. T or F | True |
| All plants need the same amount of light. T or F | False |
| Why do poinsettia change color? | Because of shorter days |
| Most foliage plants grow the best when daytime temperatures are between....... | 70-80 degrees |
| The best nighttime temperature for most plants is..... | 60-68 degrees |
| Misting plants is beneficial to plant growth. T or F | False |
| List each element name of N-P-K | nitrogen, phosphorous, potasium |