MythBusters Plant Experiment Quiz

The video explores the myth that talking to plants affects their growth. The MythBusters team sets up an experiment with greenhouses, each subjected to different conditions: silence, heavy metal music, classical music, sweet talk, and verbal abuse. Over 27 days, they observe plant growth, noting that plants exposed to sweet talk grow better, challenging initial skepticism. The experiment highlights the potential impact of sound and speech on plant growth.

What is the main myth being tested in the video?

• Whether plants grow better with heavy metal music

• Whether plants need more sunlight

• Whether talking to plants affects their growth

• Whether plants grow better with classical music

What additional element did the team decide to test along with talking to plants?

• Different types of soil

• Different amounts of water

• Different types of music

• Different types of fertilizers

How many self-contained greenhouses did the team build?

• Eight

• Six

• Five

• Seven

What was the purpose of the control greenhouse?

• To receive sweet talk

• To remain silent

• To play heavy metal music

• To play classical music

What system did the team set up to ensure consistent watering?

• Manual watering

• Battery-powered automatic watering system

• Sprinkler system

• Hand watering

What was the reaction of the team halfway through the experiment?

• The plants showed no difference

• The plants with sweet talk were growing better

• The plants with heavy metal music were dying

• The control plants were growing the best

What did the team use to play the monologues and music continuously?

• Radio

• Live speakers

• CDs

• MP3 players

What did the team observe about the plants exposed to sweet talk?

• They were growing worse

• They were dying

• They were unaffected

• They were growing better

What was the general sentiment of the team towards the myth by the end of the experiment?

• They believed it was true

• They were unsure

• They were skeptical

• They thought it was nonsense

What did the team conclude about the effect of talking nicely to plants?

• It was inconclusive

• It made the plants grow better

• It made the plants grow worse

• It had no effect