Question

1. the use of plant materials that conserve moisture and the use of landscape techniques that reduce the amount of water needed is called: a. xeroscaping b. waterscaping c. natural landscaping d. bogscaping 8. for germination to occur, which of the following environmental conditions must be provided (light or darkness are also required by some seeds). a. proper temperature, oxygen, moisture and soil b. proper temperature, oxygen, moisture c. proper temperature, oxygen, moisture, soil, carbon dioxide d. proper temperature, moisture, and soil 9. a hardy plant is one that will: a. live in acid soil b. take a lot of abuse in handling c. survive in the climate of a particular area d. none of the above 10. which of the jobs below is one that an arboriculturist is most likely to perform? a. construct a walk b. maintain a rose bed c. install landscape timbers d. maintain trees 11. a mass of tissue that forms around a wound on: a. callus tissue b. bud tissue c. cambium overgrowth d. phloem fill 12. phloem and xylem can be found in: a. complete fertilizers b. organic pesticides c. stems d. micronutrient fertilizers chemicals should be stored in: a. a cool room such as a basement b. a free - standing, locked building c. the lath house d. a refrigerated storage cabinet

Explanation:

1. Xeriscaping involves using plant materials and landscape techniques to reduce water - needs.
2. For seed germination, proper temperature, oxygen, moisture are essential and some seeds may also require light or darkness, soil is not a universal requirement for all seeds during germination.
3. A hardy plant can survive in the climate of a particular area.
4. An arboriculturist is mainly involved in tree - related work like maintaining trees.
5. Callus tissue forms around a wound on a plant.
6. Phloem and xylem are vascular tissues found in plant stems.
7. Chemicals should be stored in a free - standing, locked building for safety.

Answer:

1. a. Xeriscaping
2. a. proper temperature, oxygen, moisture
3. c. survive in the climate of a particular area
4. d. maintain trees
5. a. callus tissue
6. c. stems
7. b. a free - standing, locked building