Master Gardener Final
When practicing a presentation: - CORRECT ANSWER-Practice key phrases and keep
track of time
When teaching adults, how much time should be given before changing topics or
teaching methods? - CORRECT ANSWER-15 minutes
When researching information for presentations on the Internet, it is best to reference
sites with what URL? - CORRECT ANSWER-.edu
When preparing a tri-fold display for an exhibit: - CORRECT ANSWER-Both a and b
When using other people's creative or intellectual work in a presentation: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Get written permission
In addition to aesthetic appeal, turfgrass functions to - CORRECT ANSWER-provide
better footing and cushioning
Grasses in Pennsylvania can be categorized into two groups. They are: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Cool season and warm season
Which of the following is a warm season grass? - CORRECT ANSWER-Zoysiagrass
Kentucky bluegrass has all the following attributes except: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Quickly establishes from seed
What are some barriers to learning for adults? - CORRECT ANSWER-Diminished vision
and/or hearing
Teaching children is different from teaching adults because children: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Have less life experience on which to ground new knowledge
Why should a presenter repeat a question that an audience member has asked? -
CORRECT ANSWER-All of the above
The deepest learning experiences come from: - CORRECT ANSWER-Hands on
demonstrations and interactions
An important first step in preparing to write something for publication is: - CORRECT
ANSWER-An outline
, A mistake for any presenter might be: - CORRECT ANSWER-Expecting technology to
be available
Perennial ryegrass is "wear and heat tolerant". It is a good choice for lawns where the
growing conditions are: - CORRECT ANSWER-Sunny; well drained soil with high
fertility
Fine fescues - CORRECT ANSWER-Tolerate shade and droughty soils
The appealing aspect of Zoysiagrass is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Optimal growth during
periods of highest temperature
All grass seed sold in Pennsylvania is required to be labeled with basic information
about the seed quality. Which is not included in the required labeling: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Fertilizer recommendations for optimal germination
The ideal time to seed a lawn is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Late summer / early fall
Which of the following practices is to be avoided when laying sod: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Roll sod to ensure close contact with the soil
The most important management practice to improve turfgrass quality is: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Fertilization
A turf-type fertilizer should contain a minimum of ___% nitrogen. - CORRECT
ANSWER-10
A good rule of thumb to follow when irrigating turfgrass is to water: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Just as plants begin to wilt
Over-fertilization, improper pH, and bad mowing practices can lead to: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Thatch build-up
Soil compaction is best corrected by aerating: - CORRECT ANSWER-When grass is
growing vigorously
Mechanical aeration: - CORRECT ANSWER-Removes plugs of soil
Which of the following is not true about gray snow mold: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Correlated with low nitrogen levels
Summer annual grass weeds, such as crab grass, are usually controlled with: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Pre-emergence herbicides
When practicing a presentation: - CORRECT ANSWER-Practice key phrases and keep
track of time
When teaching adults, how much time should be given before changing topics or
teaching methods? - CORRECT ANSWER-15 minutes
When researching information for presentations on the Internet, it is best to reference
sites with what URL? - CORRECT ANSWER-.edu
When preparing a tri-fold display for an exhibit: - CORRECT ANSWER-Both a and b
When using other people's creative or intellectual work in a presentation: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Get written permission
In addition to aesthetic appeal, turfgrass functions to - CORRECT ANSWER-provide
better footing and cushioning
Grasses in Pennsylvania can be categorized into two groups. They are: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Cool season and warm season
Which of the following is a warm season grass? - CORRECT ANSWER-Zoysiagrass
Kentucky bluegrass has all the following attributes except: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Quickly establishes from seed
What are some barriers to learning for adults? - CORRECT ANSWER-Diminished vision
and/or hearing
Teaching children is different from teaching adults because children: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Have less life experience on which to ground new knowledge
Why should a presenter repeat a question that an audience member has asked? -
CORRECT ANSWER-All of the above
The deepest learning experiences come from: - CORRECT ANSWER-Hands on
demonstrations and interactions
An important first step in preparing to write something for publication is: - CORRECT
ANSWER-An outline
, A mistake for any presenter might be: - CORRECT ANSWER-Expecting technology to
be available
Perennial ryegrass is "wear and heat tolerant". It is a good choice for lawns where the
growing conditions are: - CORRECT ANSWER-Sunny; well drained soil with high
fertility
Fine fescues - CORRECT ANSWER-Tolerate shade and droughty soils
The appealing aspect of Zoysiagrass is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Optimal growth during
periods of highest temperature
All grass seed sold in Pennsylvania is required to be labeled with basic information
about the seed quality. Which is not included in the required labeling: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Fertilizer recommendations for optimal germination
The ideal time to seed a lawn is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Late summer / early fall
Which of the following practices is to be avoided when laying sod: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Roll sod to ensure close contact with the soil
The most important management practice to improve turfgrass quality is: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Fertilization
A turf-type fertilizer should contain a minimum of ___% nitrogen. - CORRECT
ANSWER-10
A good rule of thumb to follow when irrigating turfgrass is to water: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Just as plants begin to wilt
Over-fertilization, improper pH, and bad mowing practices can lead to: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Thatch build-up
Soil compaction is best corrected by aerating: - CORRECT ANSWER-When grass is
growing vigorously
Mechanical aeration: - CORRECT ANSWER-Removes plugs of soil
Which of the following is not true about gray snow mold: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Correlated with low nitrogen levels
Summer annual grass weeds, such as crab grass, are usually controlled with: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Pre-emergence herbicides
