Safety
What is recognised on April 28 in Canada?
The National day of Mourning: remembrance for those who had died or been injured on the job
What are the 3 parts of a seed?
Seed coat, endosperm and embryo
How far should you tap the spile in?
Around 1.5 inches
What is a Succulent?
A plant that stores water inside its thick fleshy tissue.
What is companion Planting and give one example.
Planting plants that work together to help each other. (examples may vary)
How many components are there in an Emergency Action Plan?
There are 8 components
What is the purpose of soaking the dried seeds in water?
So germination can commence
When does sap flow the best?
When it's cold at night and warm in the day.
What is the plural word for cactus?
Cacti refers to multiple cactus plants
What 2 words do you recognise from the term Permaculture?
Permanent and culture
List 5 safety precautions in our classroom / greenhouse
Eyewash station, broken glass disposal, gas shut-off, purge button, fire extinguisher, exit information.
What is the process that results in larger and larger plants?
Cell division
What the sap to syrup ratio?
40:1 (40L of sap makes 1L of syrup
What are 3 major threats to succulent plants?
Climate change, Habitat loss and illegal collection
What is the definition of biodiversity?
The Variety of Life
List 3 hazards in the greenhouse
Slipping on wet floors, Handling plants properly to avoid injury, i.e. cacti, boiler pipe could burn you, etc.
What proteins stimulate chemical reactions?
Enzymes
Which side of the tree, based on the points of the compass, should you tap?
The south side
What environment do cacti and succulents thrive in?
Mainly deserts because they prefer a hot, dry climate.
What is the definition for Inaaknigewin?
Everything gives Everything to Everything all at the same time
What does WHMIS stand for?
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
What is stratification?
Breaking seed dormancy by mimicking environmental conditions
Give 2 examples as to how you would identify a sugar maple
Opposite branching, Bark, Fruit, Buds, Twigs, Leaves
What is "night shift"
It's when succulent work at night to take in CO2 and during the day they close up to conserve water.
What is the definition for Reciprocity?
A mutual giving relationship where both sides give and receive.