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nutcutlet
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I need some garden/plant themed quiz questions please, anybody got a good source or suggestions. Thanks
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Of course! Here are garden/plant-themed multiple-choice questions with four choices each:
What gas do plants primarily absorb to facilitate photosynthesis? a) Oxygen b) Carbon dioxide c) Nitrogen d) Hydrogen
Which famous physicist formulated the laws of gravitation after observing an apple fall from a tree? a) Albert Einstein b) Isaac Newton c) Galileo Galilei d) Nikola Tesla
What is the process by which plants lose water vapor through small openings in their leaves called? a) Transpiration b) Evaporation c) Condensation d) Respiration
Which flower is often associated with the Netherlands and is known for its vibrant colors? a) Tulip b) Rose c) Daisy d) Sunflower
Which plant is known as "the king of fruits" and is notorious for its distinctive smell? a) Mango b) Durian c) Pineapple d) Papaya
What is the term for a plant’s first stage of growth from a seed? a) Germination b) Pollination c) Maturation d) Fertilization
What type of plant has leaves that change color and fall off during the autumn season? a) Evergreen b) Deciduous c) Perennial d) Annual
What is the tallest tree species in the world? a) Giant Sequoia b) Coast Redwood c) Eucalyptus d) Douglas Fir
Which popular herb is often used in Italian cuisine and is commonly associated with pizza? a) Basil b) Thyme c) Parsley d) Oregano
What is the process of transferring pollen from the male reproductive organs of a flower to the female reproductive organs called? a) Fertilization b) Germination c) Pollination d) Maturation
Which garden plant is known for its prickly leaves and is often associated with healing properties for burns? a) Aloe Vera b) Lavender c) Chamomile d) Mint
What is the primary purpose of a plant's roots? a) Photosynthesis b) Absorb water and nutrients c) Reproduction d) Support the stem
Which famous biologist came up with the theory of natural selection after studying the diversity of finches on the Galápagos Islands? a) Charles Darwin b) Gregor Mendel c) Louis Pasteur d) Alexander Fleming
Which vegetable is known for its high vitamin C content and is commonly used to make sauerkraut? a) Carrot b) Cabbage c) Broccoli d) Spinach
What is the name for a gardening technique that involves growing plants without soil, usually in a water-based solution? a) Hydroponics b) Aeroponics c) Aquaponics d) Geoponics
Which flower is a symbol of love and passion and comes in colors like red, pink, and white? a) Orchid b) Lily c) Rose d) Daisy
Which famous poison, derived from a plant, is associated with the story of Romeo and Juliet? a) Hemlock b) Belladonna c) Nightshade d) Mandrake
What is the term for a plant that completes its life cycle in one growing season? a) Perennial b) Deciduous c) Biennial d) Annual
Which gardening tool is used for breaking up soil and removing weeds? a) Rake b) Shovel c) Hoe d) Trowel
What is the term for a plant's male reproductive organ that produces pollen? a) Stigma b) Anther c) Pistil d) Style
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@Busy-Lizzie, lovely, thank you
@Palustris, thank you
I think between you you've got me sorted
In the sticks near Peterborough
Grasp the nettle
1. Which rambling rose gave its name to a high street clothing store?
2. Which colour takes its name from the plant rather than the other way round?
3. Rose 3-35-40, the world’s favourite rose, was to be named after Field Marshall Alan Brooke to thank him for his rôle in the liberation of France. He politely declined the honour and what more fitting name was chosen instead?
4. How did the dandelion get its name? And what is its appropriate name in French?
5. The French for ‘thought’ gives its name to what common flower?
I know a bank where the wild thyme blows
1. Dalliance, Disraeli and Devon are all linked to which wild flower?
2. Beechwood fires are bright and clear,
If the logs are kept a year
Chestnut’s only good they say
If for logs ‘‘tis laid away,
Make a fire of ?? tree
Death within your house will be
But ash new or ash old
Is fit for a queen with a crown of gold.
3. When what is out of flower, kissing is out of season?
4. There to welcome the sun rise, what flower is the day’s eye? It was Chaucer’s favourite flower.
5. Known as Shick Shack day in some parts of the country, what tree is associated with May 29th?
6. What plant gets its name from the resemblance of its dried flower heads to a pod of dolphins?
In the sticks near Peterborough