Agriculture Quiz

The art of growing ornamental plants with the aim of beautifying the surroundings

(a)  

Type of plants which are grown for their beauthy and aesthetic function in gardens, leisure parks and residences

• Fruit-bearing plants
• Medicinal herbs
• Vegetable crops
• Ornamental plants

Ornamental plants can also be grown due to its rarity and peculiar shape

• TRUE

• FALSE

Branch of agriculture that deals with the art and science of gardening

(a)  

Importance of Horticulture

• For aesthetic purpose

• Enhances food security due to increase crop production in the market

• Increases water usage

• Decreases crop yield by producing smaller scale produce of fruits, vegetables and ornamental plants

Branch of Horticulture which deals with the cultivation and management of flowering plants

(a)  

Floriculture came from latin words flor which means cultivation and cultura which means flower

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

it came from latin words flor which means flower and cultura which means cultivation

What is not an importance of ornamental gardening?

• gives idea on how to grow plants

• helps reduces air pollution since it acts as natural filter

• provides fresh air and beautiful surroundings

• helps in human health and psychology

• none of the choices

Refers to the planning, layout and construction of gardens to enhance its appearance and create usable space for outdoor activities

• Farming

• Architecture
• Landscaping

• Gardening

The science that finds, identifies, describes, classifies and names plants

(a)