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Which of these is a safety feature on a chainsaw? - chain brake
An orange triangle displayed on the back of equipment that
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along public roads is referred to as a(n) _____ sign. - slow-moving vehicle
Which of these statements is true? - Landscapers generally purchase their plants from
wholesalers.
What is the ANLA? - American Nursery and Landscape Association
Which of these can be a plant disease vector? - all of these
Most landscape irrigation systems are installed using _____ pipe. - PVC
The majority of a plant's stomata are located on the: - leaves
A plant in the window, growing toward the sunlight, is an example of: - phototropism
The major function of the root hairs is to: - absorb water and minerals
Which are signal words used on pesticide labels? - Caution, Warning, Danger
Most deciduous shade trees and non-flowering shrubs are best pruned during: - late
winter and early spring
A common cause of tall, spindly growth of container-grown nursery stock is: - over
crowding
A low LD50 rating of a pesticide means that the pesticide is: - highly hazardous to
humans
Which of these are relatively new landscape features designed to prevent rapid water
runoff from landscapes? - Retention and detention ponds and rain gardens
When sodding a lawn: - the sod strips should be placed tight against the adjoining sod.
Which is the recommended method of aerating turf? - core aerators
The _____ on hydrangeas can be changed by adjusting the pH of the soil. - flower color
Soil pH refers to the _____ of a soil. - acidity or alkalinity
Silvery trails on and around plants are a sign of: - slugs
Which of these insects is the smallest? - aphids
AZ FFA NURSERY LANDSCAPE CDE
Landscape night lighting provides: - all of these
Many insects, such as whiteflies, are attracted to _____, which is the color often used in
sticky traps. - yellow
Landscape plantings near the base of a residence are known as _____ plantings. -
foundation
What is callus in horticulture? - Callus is a plant tissue that forms around the base of a
cutting during the rooting process.
Small, corky pores along the stem that allow for gas exchange between the atmosphere
and plant cells are: - lenticels
Which of the following is NOT an example of a hardscape item? - foundation plantings
If a fertilizer contains 17% potash, 15% nitrogen, and 16% phosphorus, what analysis
should be written on the bag? - 15-16-17
Evergreen trees planted in the path of the prevailing wind can reduce _____ in the
winter. - wind chill
A new hydrangea has a note on the tag that read, "Reproduction of this plant is
prohibited without license." That means it is probably: - patented
Which of these is a landscape drawing tool used to draw long, strait, vertical, and
horizontal lines? - T-Square
Which term is NOT a horticultural term meaning a place where plants are grown? -
Colloquium
In plant nomenclature, the word "rubra" appearing in a scientific name means: - red
Why is it recommended to place crushed stone behind retaining walls before back
filling? - to assist in water drainage
Before digging, homeowners and landscapers should call a designated number, usually
an 800 number, and get advice to: - all of these
Asexual propagation is the only reliable propagation method for most plants that are: -
hybrids
A pH range that includes the desired pH for most landscape plants is: - 5.5 to 7.0
Which of the following is a function of mulch? - conserves moisture [Show Less]