Greenhouse Structures

Greenhouses are

• structures covered with transparent material

• allow sunlight to enter for plant maintence

• artificially heated and cooled

Which of the following are uses of greenhouses?

• overwintering tender plants

• starting seedlings

• raising vegetables out of season

What are the two main types of greenhouses?

• attached

• igloo style

• freestanding

Which of the following is an advantage of an attached greenhouse?

• less construction material needed

• more construction material needed

Which of the followng is a disadvantage of an attached greenhouse?

• limited light due to being shaded by the existing building

• adequate light for the greenhouse

What are the three types of attached greenhouses we discussed in class?

• lean-to

• attached even-span

• window mounted

• quonset

Which of the following are freestanding greenhouses?

• Quonset

• Gothic Arch

• Even-span

• window mounted

Which of the following are components of a greenhouse structure?

• frame

• foundation

• footings

• sidewall

What are three ways of cooling a greenhouse?

• fan and pad

• natural

• ventilation

• natural gas radiator

Which of the following are ways of heating a greenhouse?

• solar

• infared radiant

• unit heaters

• fog evaporative