10 Questions
What is the purpose of a greenhouse?
To regulate climatic conditions
Which material is commonly used in the roof and walls of modern greenhouses?
Polycarbonate
What are other terms that can be used interchangeably with the word 'greenhouse'?
Glasshouse and hothouse
What are the three most common transparent materials used in the roof and walls of modern greenhouses?
Polycarbonate, polyethylene, and glass
Why does the internal temperature of a greenhouse rise when exposed to sunlight?
To shelter the plants from cold weather
Which of the following is a purpose of a greenhouse?
To regulate climatic conditions
What are the three most common transparent materials used in the roof and walls of modern greenhouses?
Polycarbonate, polyethylene, and glass
What term can be used interchangeably with the word 'greenhouse'?
Both hothouse and glasshouse
Why does the internal temperature of a greenhouse rise when exposed to sunlight?
Because the transparent materials capture the light and heat of the sun
What are buildings today more commonly referred to as?
Greenhouses
Test your knowledge on greenhouse structures and materials used in their construction. Learn about the different designs and the most common transparent materials used in modern greenhouses.
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