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Match the following questions with their corresponding category:
Match the following questions with their corresponding category:
What do you want the plant to do? = Functionally What do you want the plant to look like? = Aesthetically What conditions does the plant need to grow? = Environmentally How can a site inventory and analysis guide plant choices? = Environmental Requirements
Match the following concepts with their description:
Match the following concepts with their description:
Right plant in the right place = Choosing plants adapted to the location Successful planting design balance = Compromise between science and artistic expression Site inventory and analysis purpose = Guiding plant choices based on site conditions Fundamental concept of plant selection = Adapting plants to location and situation
Match the following environmental conditions with their considerations when selecting and placing plant material:
Match the following environmental conditions with their considerations when selecting and placing plant material:
Sun and shade = Size, shape, density of foliage Dry and wet areas = Ability to thrive in growing conditions Soil type = Rate of growth Wind direction = Root mass
Match the following functions served by plants with their descriptions:
Match the following functions served by plants with their descriptions:
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Match the following visual control aspects with their effects:
Match the following visual control aspects with their effects:
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Match the following physical control strategies with their descriptions:
Match the following physical control strategies with their descriptions:
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Plants can only serve a decorative purpose in a landscape.
Plants can only serve a decorative purpose in a landscape.
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Plants can help modify the microclimate for human comfort.
Plants can help modify the microclimate for human comfort.
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Plants cannot be used to provide privacy from outside views into a building.
Plants cannot be used to provide privacy from outside views into a building.
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Plants on vertical surfaces can increase glare from sunlight.
Plants on vertical surfaces can increase glare from sunlight.
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Tall, dense plants create implied barriers that separate areas and discourage access.
Tall, dense plants create implied barriers that separate areas and discourage access.
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Plants have no impact on physical control of movement for people or animals.
Plants have no impact on physical control of movement for people or animals.
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The phrase 'right plant, right place' is about selecting plants based on their growing requirements and the site conditions.
The phrase 'right plant, right place' is about selecting plants based on their growing requirements and the site conditions.
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Successful planting design only requires scientific knowledge of growing plants.
Successful planting design only requires scientific knowledge of growing plants.
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Asking 'What do you want the plant to do?' is related to the functional aspect of plant selection.
Asking 'What do you want the plant to do?' is related to the functional aspect of plant selection.
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A site inventory and analysis are not necessary for guiding plant choices.
A site inventory and analysis are not necessary for guiding plant choices.
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Considering the aesthetic aspect of plants is about how the plant will look.
Considering the aesthetic aspect of plants is about how the plant will look.
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Environmental requirements for plants are not important when selecting and placing plants.
Environmental requirements for plants are not important when selecting and placing plants.
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