Ecology
The study of interactions between organisms and their environment.
Ecology
True or False:
Rats reach sexual maturity after 4-5 weeks, meaning that a population can swell from two rats to around 1,250 in one yea
True
The process of breaking down soil and making it fluffy, improving air quality for plants.
Aeration
The the name of the chemical reaction that plants use to generate energy.
Photosynthesis
This type of tool is used for the purpose of?
Soil Aeration
A ______ relationship is a relationship between two different organisms in an environment.
Symbiotic
The implementation of objects, like sticky barriers and traps, is an example of what type of control method according to IPM?
Physical Controls
Of the three soil types: clay, silt, and sand, which particle is the largest?
Sand
Where is a node located on a plant's shoot system?
A node is the part of a plant stem where leaves, branches, or buds grow.
What was the name of rat trap we created?
Walking the Plank
Name the type of symbiotic relationship:
A bee visits a flower to collect nectar. As it does, pollen sticks to the bee's body, which then gets transferred to other flowers, helping the flowers reproduce.
Mutualism
Introducing lady bugs (who eat harmful pests) is an example of what type of IPM control?
1. Cultural
2. Physical
3. Biological
4. Chemical
Cultural
The three basic soil types are:
Clay
Silt
Sand
Tube-like structures that circulate water, nutrients, and sugar throught the plant.
Vascular System/Xylem and Phloem
True or False: Lithium Ion battery-powered blowers are more versatile than backpack blowers, but they are often more expensive.
True
Name the type of symbiotic relationship:
A mistletoe plant attaches to the branches of a tree and absorbs water and nutrients from it, reducing the tree’s health over time.
Parasite
Artifical insecticides and herbicides, like Roundup, are examples of what kind of IPM control method?
Chemical
Clay has a tendency to?
Stick together, compact, and prevent drainage.
The protective end-point of a root.
Root Cap
Measuring the square footage of a garden space is essential to knowing how much work and material will be needed for a project.
What is the mathematical formula for calculating the area of a rectangle?
A= l x w
Area = length multiplied by width
The process by which species change over time through genetic variation and natural selection, leading to adaptations in response to their environment.
Evolution
In what order should IPM controls be implemented to preserve lawn and garden ecosystems?
1. Cultural
2. Physical
3. Biological
4. Chemical
The three primary nutrients found in soil:
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
The cell structure responsible for photosynthesis.
Chloroplasts
What type of gas mixture does this blower use?
Mix Gas (Gasoline/w. oil additive)
2 stroke motor