CSES 1020 Exam 2 Study Guide Questions with Detailed Verified Answers

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CSES 1020 Exam 2 Study Guide
Questions with Detailed Verified
Answers
Question: Botanically what is a fruit?
Answer: Seed-bearing structure that develops from the ovary of a flowering
plant


Question:
What is the difference between a cover crop and a green manure?
Answer: Green manure - is a crop grown specifically to be tilled into the soil
while still growing
Cover crop - protection against soil erosion, left to grown and die during the
non-growing season


Question:
What was the Old Rotation established to show?
Answer: To demonstrate the value of rotating cotton with other plants


Question:
Major advantage of legumes & green manure over grasses?
Answer: legumes add nitrogen to the soil
Green manure builds soil structure and organic matter


Question:
Where is crimson clover used as a cover crop

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Answer: Southeastern US


Question:
Where is velvetbean used as a cover crop
Answer: West africa


Question:
What is bast fiber?
Answer: Fiber from the skin or inner part of the stem


Question:
What are 6 types of bast fibers?
Answer: Jute, flax, hemp, kenaf, ramie, and papyrus


Question:
What is a seed/fruit fiber?
Answer: Developed in seedpod of the plant from which it must be separated
to be used?


Question:
What are 3 seed/fruit fibers?
Answer: Coir, cotton, and luffa


Question:
Is Jute suited for apparel (clothing)?
Answer: No, unless it goes through extensive production process