CSS 202 Exam 2 Part 2
Soil sampling for turfgrasses should be confined to the top four inches of soil. - ANS-TRUE
Fertilizer efficiency increases as soil pH decreases below 6.0 - ANS-FALSE
Liming the soil as part of the seeding process can lead to the fixation of what element? -
ANS-Phosphorous
If different soil types are present, composite soil samples should be assimilated separately from
each distinctive soil-type area. - ANS-TRUE
Annual broadleaved weeds are the most troublesome for establishing turf. - ANS-FALSE
One may always properly refer to a turf as being sod as long as it was established as such. -
ANS-FALSE
What cultivar was the first released that had resistance to melting out disease? - ANS-Marion
A starter fertilizer should be applied to newly laid, commercially grown sod. - ANS-FALSE
What are the two primary benefits of using a mulch when seeding turfgrass? - ANS-Erosion
control and moisture retention
For which of the following reasons are mulches used to aid turfgrass establishment -
ANS-Control erosion and conserve moisture
Mowing is the second most expensive cultural practice associated with turf management. -
ANS-FALSE
Reel-mower blades must be engaged in order to be used to effectively stripe turf. - ANS-FALSE
What other name do lawn maintenance professionals commonly use for a walk-behind mower
with 2-ft or less swath width. - ANS-Trim mower
The "One-Third Rule" says to leave no more than one-third of the grass blades uncut when
mowing. - ANS-FALSE
Persisting clumps of clippings can cause the turf below to yellow and possibly die. This
phonomenon is called - ANS-The Silo Effect
, Except for a natural organic product, fertilizers with a high slow-release content are not offered
at the retail level. - ANS-TRUE
What is the recommended coverage of a 25-lb bag of 20-4-12? - ANS-5,000 Sq. Ft
Estimated phosphorous loss from production agriculture dwarf those from turfed areas. -
ANS-TRUE
Within the plant, what occurs after a properly timed late-fall application of fertilizer?` - ANS-Root
growth continues, photosynthesis, carbohydrate storage, top-growth stops or is greatly slowed
When should a late-fall fertilizer application be made to cool-season grasses? - ANS-Just after
the last mowing
With all other factors being equal, fine-leaf fescue has a greater need for fertilizer than Kentucky
bluegrass. - ANS-FALSE
Which of the following can affect centrifugal spreader distribution? - ANS-Particle shape, particle
bulk-density
The chemical process by which fertilizer burn occurs on the leaves and water and nutrients are
absorbed by the roots is the same, albeit, in a reverse direction. - ANS-TRUE
IPM is the use of all action that can be taken to effectively suppress pest activity to avoid
predetermined damage thresholds with ________ disruption to the environment. - ANS-Minimal
The second basic step of IPM is _________. - ANS-Identification
The first basic step of IPM is _________. - ANS-Detection
Match each of the parts of the pest-management triangle with something that can affect it. -
ANS-(3) Environment, (2) host, (1) pet
Reducing pest populations to a level where their effects are tolerable or acceptable is termed
___________. - ANS-Suppression
Broadleaved weeds are dicotyledon plants. - ANS-TRUE
What kind of herbicide should be used to try and take out all types of broadleaved weeds
growing in a stand of turfgrass? - ANS-Selective
Weeds are a primary cause of poor turf quality. - ANS-FALSE
Soil sampling for turfgrasses should be confined to the top four inches of soil. - ANS-TRUE
Fertilizer efficiency increases as soil pH decreases below 6.0 - ANS-FALSE
Liming the soil as part of the seeding process can lead to the fixation of what element? -
ANS-Phosphorous
If different soil types are present, composite soil samples should be assimilated separately from
each distinctive soil-type area. - ANS-TRUE
Annual broadleaved weeds are the most troublesome for establishing turf. - ANS-FALSE
One may always properly refer to a turf as being sod as long as it was established as such. -
ANS-FALSE
What cultivar was the first released that had resistance to melting out disease? - ANS-Marion
A starter fertilizer should be applied to newly laid, commercially grown sod. - ANS-FALSE
What are the two primary benefits of using a mulch when seeding turfgrass? - ANS-Erosion
control and moisture retention
For which of the following reasons are mulches used to aid turfgrass establishment -
ANS-Control erosion and conserve moisture
Mowing is the second most expensive cultural practice associated with turf management. -
ANS-FALSE
Reel-mower blades must be engaged in order to be used to effectively stripe turf. - ANS-FALSE
What other name do lawn maintenance professionals commonly use for a walk-behind mower
with 2-ft or less swath width. - ANS-Trim mower
The "One-Third Rule" says to leave no more than one-third of the grass blades uncut when
mowing. - ANS-FALSE
Persisting clumps of clippings can cause the turf below to yellow and possibly die. This
phonomenon is called - ANS-The Silo Effect
, Except for a natural organic product, fertilizers with a high slow-release content are not offered
at the retail level. - ANS-TRUE
What is the recommended coverage of a 25-lb bag of 20-4-12? - ANS-5,000 Sq. Ft
Estimated phosphorous loss from production agriculture dwarf those from turfed areas. -
ANS-TRUE
Within the plant, what occurs after a properly timed late-fall application of fertilizer?` - ANS-Root
growth continues, photosynthesis, carbohydrate storage, top-growth stops or is greatly slowed
When should a late-fall fertilizer application be made to cool-season grasses? - ANS-Just after
the last mowing
With all other factors being equal, fine-leaf fescue has a greater need for fertilizer than Kentucky
bluegrass. - ANS-FALSE
Which of the following can affect centrifugal spreader distribution? - ANS-Particle shape, particle
bulk-density
The chemical process by which fertilizer burn occurs on the leaves and water and nutrients are
absorbed by the roots is the same, albeit, in a reverse direction. - ANS-TRUE
IPM is the use of all action that can be taken to effectively suppress pest activity to avoid
predetermined damage thresholds with ________ disruption to the environment. - ANS-Minimal
The second basic step of IPM is _________. - ANS-Identification
The first basic step of IPM is _________. - ANS-Detection
Match each of the parts of the pest-management triangle with something that can affect it. -
ANS-(3) Environment, (2) host, (1) pet
Reducing pest populations to a level where their effects are tolerable or acceptable is termed
___________. - ANS-Suppression
Broadleaved weeds are dicotyledon plants. - ANS-TRUE
What kind of herbicide should be used to try and take out all types of broadleaved weeds
growing in a stand of turfgrass? - ANS-Selective
Weeds are a primary cause of poor turf quality. - ANS-FALSE
