FNGLA study guide questions 1-70 with Correct Answers
1. A pruning technique that removes Thinning
branches back to the lateral branches,
the main trunk or the ground to pro-
vide a more open appearance
2. The grass that tolerates the lowest Bermuda
mowing height
3. The turf grass that needs to be mowed St. Augustine
the highest
4. What affects the quality of water used Chemicals and particulate matter
in irrigation?
5. The major function of roots is photo- False
synthesis
6. Growth is a result of cell division fol- True
lowed by cell enlargement
7. Describe the characteristics of a fi- Consist of roots that are slender and highly
brous root system branched
8. A leaf arrangement where two leaves Opposite
are attached to the same node
9. Respiration The use of oxygen to release chemical energy
10. When using organic matter as a soil I inch and incorporated into the top 6 inches of soil
conditioner, what should the mini-
mum depth of application be?
11. pH level of acid or sour soil is 5.0 to 6.0
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, FNGLA study guide questions 1-70 with Correct Answers
12. Soil texture The size of sand, silt, and clay in the soil
13. Primary function of leaves Photosynthesis
14. Photosynthesis produces sugar and Carbon dioxide, water, and light
releases oxygen from
15. A leaf arrangement where 3 or more Whorled
leaves crowded together at a node
16. Herbaceous perennials described Do not form woody tissue
17. Root hairs are important They are a major source of water absorption
18. Describe the characteristics of mono- Vascular bundles, flower parts mostly in 3's parallel
cotyledons such as palms and grasses venation
19. Stems serve to conduct or move water True
and dissolved minerals as well as plant
food between the roots and leaves
20. A plant that grows from seed, flowers Annual
and dies in the same growing season
21. Why is iron applied to plants? It encourages dark green color in leaves without
stimulating excessive growth
22. The area between the points of a leaf Internode
attachment
23. Plant tissue that conducts water and Xylem
nutrients up the plant
24. Bahia grass Low maintenance
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1. A pruning technique that removes Thinning
branches back to the lateral branches,
the main trunk or the ground to pro-
vide a more open appearance
2. The grass that tolerates the lowest Bermuda
mowing height
3. The turf grass that needs to be mowed St. Augustine
the highest
4. What affects the quality of water used Chemicals and particulate matter
in irrigation?
5. The major function of roots is photo- False
synthesis
6. Growth is a result of cell division fol- True
lowed by cell enlargement
7. Describe the characteristics of a fi- Consist of roots that are slender and highly
brous root system branched
8. A leaf arrangement where two leaves Opposite
are attached to the same node
9. Respiration The use of oxygen to release chemical energy
10. When using organic matter as a soil I inch and incorporated into the top 6 inches of soil
conditioner, what should the mini-
mum depth of application be?
11. pH level of acid or sour soil is 5.0 to 6.0
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, FNGLA study guide questions 1-70 with Correct Answers
12. Soil texture The size of sand, silt, and clay in the soil
13. Primary function of leaves Photosynthesis
14. Photosynthesis produces sugar and Carbon dioxide, water, and light
releases oxygen from
15. A leaf arrangement where 3 or more Whorled
leaves crowded together at a node
16. Herbaceous perennials described Do not form woody tissue
17. Root hairs are important They are a major source of water absorption
18. Describe the characteristics of mono- Vascular bundles, flower parts mostly in 3's parallel
cotyledons such as palms and grasses venation
19. Stems serve to conduct or move water True
and dissolved minerals as well as plant
food between the roots and leaves
20. A plant that grows from seed, flowers Annual
and dies in the same growing season
21. Why is iron applied to plants? It encourages dark green color in leaves without
stimulating excessive growth
22. The area between the points of a leaf Internode
attachment
23. Plant tissue that conducts water and Xylem
nutrients up the plant
24. Bahia grass Low maintenance
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