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Growing Food In Small Spaces

Quiz by Tonye Fohsta-Lynch

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  • Q1
    Refer to Figure 1. The best title for this graphic is-
    Grow times and ideal temperatures of common garden plants
    temperature needs of many different plants
    common needs of typical garden vegetables
    How to grow plants
    60s
  • Q2
    Refer to Figure 1. Which vegetable would be the best to plant if you lived in a cool climate but had a long growing season?
    Tomato
    Cantaloupe
    Corn
    Potato
    60s
  • Q3
    Which type of graphic could the author include to elaborate on the ideas in paragraph 5?
    A pie graph showing the composition of common potting soil
    A diagram detailing how plants are helped by soil amendments
    A table listing the effects of vinegar on different plants
    A map showing where different crops are grown in the country
    60s
  • Q4
    Which sentence from the passage best elaborates on information found in Figure 1?
    Next before you plant anything, consider exactly what you want to grow.
    You should also pay attention to the unique requirements of different plants, and the specific climate in which you live.
    Of course, your own personal food preferences must play a role.
    With a large enough container, it's possible to grow plants as large as fruit trees!
    60s
  • Q5
    Reread paragraph 3. Based on this paragraph, the reader can infer that-
    People who grow in permanent containers live in places that do not have extreme weather
    permanent containers are made of materials like concrete
    gardeners who use permanent containers grow fruit trees
    permanent containers are less appealing than containers that can be easily moved
    60s
  • Q6
    The bets place to find information about how to prep the ground for gardening in small spaces is in-
    Figure 2
    paragraph 10
    Figure 1
    paragraph 7
    60s
  • Q7
    Which detail could make the information in Figure 2 easier for the reader to understand?
    a legend that explains all of the different symbols used in the figure
    a key that shows the cost of all the materials
    a label that explains the exact size of the lumber
    A label that explains what size or type of nail to use to hold the corners together
    60s
  • Q8
    Figure 2 is important-
    gives readers a shopping list they can take to the hardware store
    shows readers exactly where to place their raised bed in their yard
    explains the difference between container gardens and raised beds
    helps the reader visualize what may be an unfamiliar concept
    60s
  • Q9
    Which sentence from the passage supports the inference that gardening can be difficult?
    Next, use screws or nails to assemble your lumber, then fill your completed bed with soil.
    Most of all, get your hands dirty, have fun, and enjoy the bounty of your small garden.
    No matter which approach you take, its likely that you'll have questions along the way.
    Of course, if you want a variety of plants, and you have enough space, you may wish to build more raised beds.
    60s
  • Q10
    Read the following sentence from paragraph 9: "Remember, as with container gardens, different plants have different needs, so try to grow plants that are compatible." Where could the reader turn to quickly get more information about this topic?
    An extension service
    Figure 2
    Figure 1
    A garden store
    60s

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