Gardening Horticulture Definition Quiz
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What is the main difference between agriculture and horticulture?

  • Agriculture focuses on cultivating plants, while horticulture focuses on animal farming.
  • Agriculture and horticulture are the same in terms of cultivation practices.
  • Agriculture is limited to plant cultivation, while horticulture includes crop and animal cultivation.
  • Agriculture involves cultivation of crops and animal farming, while horticulture deals with cultivation of plants only. (correct)

What does gardening involve, according to the text?

  • Growing plants in a labor-intensive manner. (correct)
  • Animal breeding techniques.
  • Harvesting crops from large fields.
  • Forest management activities.

What is described as the end result of vegetable gardening?

  • Preparation of soil for planting.
  • Fresh produce ready for sale. (correct)
  • Fruit picking activities.
  • Harvested livestock for consumption.

How does understanding different types of garden benefit students in the context of horticulture?

<p>Enables them to choose a career in horticultural jobs. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes vegetable gardening from other types of gardening?

<p>Selection of seeds and nurturing plants until harvest. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is gardening considered labor-intensive compared to farming?

<p>Gardening involves active participation in plant growth. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of growing vegetables in containers?

<p>Allows for a greater variety of seeds than in-ground planting (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it recommended to gradually move seedlings from a protected environment to the garden?

<p>To harden off the transplants by slowly introducing them to full sun (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of crops do not transplant well according to the text?

<p>Radishes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are containers with deeper depth recommended for growing vegetables?

<p>To support the root systems of the vegetables (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method allows for a quicker harvest of crops, seeds or transplants?

<p>Transplants (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of using a drip irrigation system in a container garden?

<p>It provides controlled and regular watering for plants (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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