Dealing with Drought Test

Dealing with Drought Test
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Question: 1. During a drought:
trees appear to be pretty durable.
feeder roots begin to die.
photosynthesis slows.
all of the above.

Question: 2. Preventing drought damage can be done by:
not worrying about it.
letting the deep roots find water.
focused measures around the root zone.
doing nothing.

Question: 3. The highest watering priority is:
lawns and shrubs.
established trees.
recently planted trees.
none of the above.

Question: 4. Steps to minimize drought damage include:
adjusting irrigation controllers.
slowly soaking the root zone.
promoting percolation and limiting runoff.
all of the above.

Question: 5. Alternative water sources to consider include:
reclaimed water.
wells.
underground tanks for water storage.
all of the above.

Question: 6. A quality tree maintenance program includes:
starting as soon as a drought occurs.
monitoring drought conditions.
beginning to add mulch at the start of a drought.
scheduling maintenance of trees at regular intervals.

Question: 7. The rules for using mulch include all but:
keeping a 3”- 4” layer of mulch within the dripline.
keeping mulch away from the trunk by 3”- 4”.
providing weed control.
mulching beyond the edge of the planting hole.

Question: 8. During droughts:
remove live branches and foliage.
prune roots to reduce water intake.
prune to remove dead, broken, or diseased branches.
encourage tree growth.

Question: 9. Fertilizer treatments:
should be avoided during droughts.
can cause root burn during droughts.
should be in a slow-release form.
all of the above.

Question: 10. Pesticides:
should be avoided during drought.
lawns will need heavy herbicide applications during a drought.
should be applied to treat all infestations during a drought.
all of the above.

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