ABS 360 Module 1 Topic 3 Quiz with
Complete Solutions
Which of the following choices is NOT a sustainable lawn cultivation practice? Correct Ans-
Applying synthetic, quick-release fertilizers to Bermuda grass lawns every 3 weeks
Residential lawns were first cultivated in America in the early 17th century. Correct Ans-False
- 21st century
What is the term for severely cutting back a warm-season lawn to prepare to overseed a cool-
season lawn? Correct Ans-Scalping
Imagine that you are turf consultant and are being asked to recommend the best turfgrass type
for a new high school football field in Phoenix. Which of the following Southwest turfgrass types
would be your best recommendation? Correct Ans-Tifway 419
What maintenance practice is recommended for a warm-season lawn? Correct Ans-All of the
above
In the desert Southwest, Bermudagrass is an excellent choice for a year-round actively growing
green lawn. Correct Ans-False
What is the seeding rate per 1000 square ft of lawn used for overseeding cool-season grasses?
Correct Ans-3-5 pounds
In the desert Southwest, lawns are never an appropriate landscape element due to high water
consumption. Correct Ans-False
What characteristic of perennial ryegrass make this grass a good choice for a cool-season lawn?
Correct Ans-All of the above
Complete Solutions
Which of the following choices is NOT a sustainable lawn cultivation practice? Correct Ans-
Applying synthetic, quick-release fertilizers to Bermuda grass lawns every 3 weeks
Residential lawns were first cultivated in America in the early 17th century. Correct Ans-False
- 21st century
What is the term for severely cutting back a warm-season lawn to prepare to overseed a cool-
season lawn? Correct Ans-Scalping
Imagine that you are turf consultant and are being asked to recommend the best turfgrass type
for a new high school football field in Phoenix. Which of the following Southwest turfgrass types
would be your best recommendation? Correct Ans-Tifway 419
What maintenance practice is recommended for a warm-season lawn? Correct Ans-All of the
above
In the desert Southwest, Bermudagrass is an excellent choice for a year-round actively growing
green lawn. Correct Ans-False
What is the seeding rate per 1000 square ft of lawn used for overseeding cool-season grasses?
Correct Ans-3-5 pounds
In the desert Southwest, lawns are never an appropriate landscape element due to high water
consumption. Correct Ans-False
What characteristic of perennial ryegrass make this grass a good choice for a cool-season lawn?
Correct Ans-All of the above
