Master Gardener Final with well
researched questions and answers
What are some barriers to learning for adults? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Diminished vision and/or hearing
Teaching children is different from teaching adults because children: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Have less life
experience on which to ground new knowledge
Why should a presenter repeat a question that an audience member has asked? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
All of the above
The deepest learning experiences come from: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Hands on demonstrations and
interactions
An important first step in preparing to write something for publication is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-An
outline
A mistake for any presenter might be: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Expecting technology to be available
When practicing a presentation: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Practice key phrases and keep track of time
When teaching adults, how much time should be given before changing topics or teaching methods? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-15 minutes
When researching information for presentations on the Internet, it is best to reference sites with what
URL? - CORRECT ANSWERS-.edu
When preparing a tri-fold display for an exhibit: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Both a and b
,When using other people's creative or intellectual work in a presentation: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Get
written permission
In addition to aesthetic appeal, turfgrass functions to - CORRECT ANSWERS-provide better footing and
cushioning
Grasses in Pennsylvania can be categorized into two groups. They are: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Cool season
and warm season
Which of the following is a warm season grass? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Zoysiagrass
Kentucky bluegrass has all the following attributes except: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Quickly establishes
from seed
Perennial ryegrass is "wear and heat tolerant". It is a good choice for lawns where the growing
conditions are: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Sunny; well drained soil with high fertility
Fine fescues - CORRECT ANSWERS-Tolerate shade and droughty soils
The appealing aspect of Zoysiagrass is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Optimal growth during periods of highest
temperature
All grass seed sold in Pennsylvania is required to be labeled with basic information about the seed
quality. Which is not included in the required labeling: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Fertilizer recommendations
for optimal germination
The ideal time to seed a lawn is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Late summer / early fall
, Which of the following practices is to be avoided when laying sod: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Roll sod to
ensure close contact with the soil
The most important management practice to improve turfgrass quality is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Fertilization
A turf-type fertilizer should contain a minimum of ___% nitrogen. - CORRECT ANSWERS-10
A good rule of thumb to follow when irrigating turfgrass is to water: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Just as plants
begin to wilt
Over-fertilization, improper pH, and bad mowing practices can lead to: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Thatch
build-up
Soil compaction is best corrected by aerating: - CORRECT ANSWERS-When grass is growing vigorously
Mechanical aeration: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Removes plugs of soil
Which of the following is not true about gray snow mold: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Correlated with low
nitrogen levels
Summer annual grass weeds, such as crab grass, are usually controlled with: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Pre-
emergence herbicides
The primary root feeders in turfgrass in Pennsylvania are: - CORRECT ANSWERS-White grubs
The most common leaf feeders in turfgrass in Pennsylvania are: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Chinch bugs
researched questions and answers
What are some barriers to learning for adults? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Diminished vision and/or hearing
Teaching children is different from teaching adults because children: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Have less life
experience on which to ground new knowledge
Why should a presenter repeat a question that an audience member has asked? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
All of the above
The deepest learning experiences come from: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Hands on demonstrations and
interactions
An important first step in preparing to write something for publication is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-An
outline
A mistake for any presenter might be: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Expecting technology to be available
When practicing a presentation: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Practice key phrases and keep track of time
When teaching adults, how much time should be given before changing topics or teaching methods? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-15 minutes
When researching information for presentations on the Internet, it is best to reference sites with what
URL? - CORRECT ANSWERS-.edu
When preparing a tri-fold display for an exhibit: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Both a and b
,When using other people's creative or intellectual work in a presentation: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Get
written permission
In addition to aesthetic appeal, turfgrass functions to - CORRECT ANSWERS-provide better footing and
cushioning
Grasses in Pennsylvania can be categorized into two groups. They are: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Cool season
and warm season
Which of the following is a warm season grass? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Zoysiagrass
Kentucky bluegrass has all the following attributes except: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Quickly establishes
from seed
Perennial ryegrass is "wear and heat tolerant". It is a good choice for lawns where the growing
conditions are: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Sunny; well drained soil with high fertility
Fine fescues - CORRECT ANSWERS-Tolerate shade and droughty soils
The appealing aspect of Zoysiagrass is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Optimal growth during periods of highest
temperature
All grass seed sold in Pennsylvania is required to be labeled with basic information about the seed
quality. Which is not included in the required labeling: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Fertilizer recommendations
for optimal germination
The ideal time to seed a lawn is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Late summer / early fall
, Which of the following practices is to be avoided when laying sod: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Roll sod to
ensure close contact with the soil
The most important management practice to improve turfgrass quality is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Fertilization
A turf-type fertilizer should contain a minimum of ___% nitrogen. - CORRECT ANSWERS-10
A good rule of thumb to follow when irrigating turfgrass is to water: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Just as plants
begin to wilt
Over-fertilization, improper pH, and bad mowing practices can lead to: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Thatch
build-up
Soil compaction is best corrected by aerating: - CORRECT ANSWERS-When grass is growing vigorously
Mechanical aeration: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Removes plugs of soil
Which of the following is not true about gray snow mold: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Correlated with low
nitrogen levels
Summer annual grass weeds, such as crab grass, are usually controlled with: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Pre-
emergence herbicides
The primary root feeders in turfgrass in Pennsylvania are: - CORRECT ANSWERS-White grubs
The most common leaf feeders in turfgrass in Pennsylvania are: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Chinch bugs
