Plants
What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy to fuel their growth
Photosynthesis
What is the upper layer of soil called, where most of the plant roots are found?
Topsoil
This process involves water vapor changing into liquid water.
condensation
This part of the plant anchors it to the ground and absorbs water and nutrients.
roots
This principle of landscape design refers to creating a sense of unity and harmony throughout the space.
Balance
What are the 4 major plant groups
mosses, ferns, flowering plants, and gymnosperms
What type of soil has the smallest particles and retains water and nutrients very well?
Clay soil
The process by which plants release water vapor into the atmosphere is known as this.
transpiration
These structures, found on the underside of leaves, regulate gas exchange.
stomata
This term describes the arrangement of different elements in a landscape design to create a visually pleasing composition.
What is composition or layout
What is the name of the tissue in plants responsible for transporting water and nutrients from the roots to the rest of the plant?
Xylem
What is the primary organic component of soil, formed from the decomposition of plant and animal remains?
Humus
This process involves liquid water turning into water vapor.
This tissue transports water and nutrients throughout the plant.
vascular tissue
This design principle emphasizes gradual transitions between different elements in the landscape.
rhythm or flow
Before flowering plants evolved, what dominant group of plants dominated the Earth's landscape during the Mesozoic era?
Gymnosperms
What term describes the ability of soil to resist being compressed and compacted?
Soil compaction
The process by which water falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface is known as this.
precipitation
These are the reproductive organs of a flower, consisting of the stigma, style, and ovary.
pistil and carpel
This technique involves using plants and structures to create privacy or block unwanted views.
screening or buffering
What is the term for the symbiotic relationship between certain plants and fungi, where the fungi assist the plants in nutrient uptake in exchange for carbohydrates?
Mycorrhiza
What is the term for the process by which fertile soil becomes barren, typically due to erosion, deforestation, or improper farming practices?
Desertification
This term describes the movement of water through the Earth's crust.
infiltration
These specialized cells in the plant's epidermis help reduce water loss.
guard cells
This term describes the process of selecting and arranging plants in a landscape to achieve specific aesthetic or functional goals.
plant selection or planting design