Growing Media

The material in which a plant grows is called:

• Dirt

• Soil

• Growing Medium

• Peat Moss

What is the top, visible layer of the earth in which vegetation grows?

• Dirt

• Soil

• Bulk

• Cation

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Soil is made up of:

• Minerals

• Organic Matter

• Other Particles

• All of the Above

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Sphagnum peat moss, perlite, vermiculture, and coarse sand are all examples of:

• Soil

• Soilless Medium

• Aeroponics

• Porosity

The practice of growing plants with their roots in a liquid is called:

• Hydroponics

• Aeroponics

• Porosity

• Cation

Which of the following is NOT a function of growing media?

• Support for the plants

• A place for gas exchange

• A water reservoir

• Creates nutrients for growth

The decayed (or partially decayed) remains of plants, animals, and other organisms is called:

• Remnant Decay

• Ionic Decay

• Organic Matter

• Pore Space

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What are the two most common sources of organic matter used for potted plants?

• Peat Moss and Dirt

• Magnesium and Iron

• Bark and Leaves

• Peat moss and Bark

The ratio of the mass of dry solids to the volume of the medium is called:

• Aeration

• Bulk Density

• Porosity

• Soil

Which of the material shown would have the best water drainage and aeration?

• Clay

• Silt

• Sand

• Gravel