Practice 13 Quiz

What is the primary purpose of creating a herbarium?

• Decorative purposes

• Studying plant taxonomy

• Generating income

• Composting

Which tool is essential for collecting plants for a herbarium?

• Magnifying glass

• Plant press

• Garden hose

• Pruning saw

What should you place at the bottom of a florarium for drainage?

• Sand

• Pebbles or gravel

• Potting soil

• Mulch

Which plant commonly found in Almaty is used in traditional Kazakh medicine?

• Apple trees

• Sagebrush (Artemisia)

• Lavender

• Oak trees

Why is activated charcoal used in a florarium?

• To enhance plant growth

• To prevent odor and mold

• To fertilize the plants

• To add decoration

What is juniper (Juniperus) commonly used for in Kazakh culture?

• Making musical instruments

• Aromatic smoke for ceremonies

• Fertilizer

• Animal feed

Which local plant in Almaty is used to make jams and preserves?

• Wild apricots

• Wild apples (Malus sieversii)

• Sagebrush

• Chamomile

What is the traditional use of yarrow (Achillea millefolium) in Kazakhstan?

• Treating wounds and fevers

• Aromatherapy

• Textile production

• Fuel source

What is a florarium?

• A plant collection in soil beds

• A decorative glass container with plants

• A large outdoor garden

• A botanical journal

Which plants are typically avoided in a florarium?

• Succulents

• Mosses

• Ferns

• Large woody plants