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Horticulture Basics

Horticulture

Fundamental facts about plant growth, cultivation, and the science of horticulture.

plants gardening science

8 Questions Easy Ages 5+ Oct 2, 2026

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1 What is the primary source of energy that plants use for photosynthesis?

A Wind
B Soil minerals
C Sunlight
D Rainwater

2 Which part of a plant is responsible for absorbing water and nutrients from the soil?

A Leaves
B Roots
C Flowers
D Stem

3 What is the process called when plants convert carbon dioxide and water into food?

A Photosynthesis
B Germination
C Pollination
D Transpiration

4 Which of these is a gas that plants absorb from the atmosphere to help them grow?

A Oxygen
B Nitrogen
C Carbon dioxide
D Helium

5 Which of these garden tools is primarily used for digging and turning over soil?

A Pruning shears
B Shovel
C Rake
D Watering can

6 What is the main function of the green pigment called chlorophyll?

A To attract bees
B To absorb light
C To store water
D To produce seeds

7 What do we call the initial stage of a plant's growth when it emerges from a seed?

A Pollination
B Harvesting
C Germination
D Photosynthesis

8 Which of these describes a perennial plant?

A It lives for only one season
B It lives for more than two years
C It only grows in winter
D It never produces flowers

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