 Question 1

2 out of 2 points
The type of irrigation system that is the most efficient for newly
planted drought tolerant trees or shrubs is
Selected
Answer:
drip

Answers: mister

sprinkl
er

flood

drip

 Question 2
2 out of 2 points
Mesic plants...
Selected
Answer:
require more water than xeric plants for survival

Answers: are those native to Meso-Mexico

require more water than xeric plants for survival

require the same amount of water as xeric plants

for survival

require less water than xeric plants for survival

 Question 3
2 out of 2 points
The typical flow rate of a drip irrigation emitter is rated in
Selected
Answer:
gallons per
hour

Answers: drops per

second

gallons per
minute

gallons per
hour

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 pints per day

drips per
minute

 Question 4
2 out of 2 points
The term "xeriscape" literally means:
Selected
Answer:
a dry scape or view

Answers: desert scenery

native plantings

a dry scape or view

landscaping without
plants

none of the above

 Question 5
2 out of 2 points
Local Phoenix landscape gardens normally survive on rainfall and are only watered with
an irrigation system because people prefer lush green yards.

Selected
Fals
Answer:
e
Answers: True

Fals
e
 Question 6
2 out of 2 points
What is the purpose of a backflow prevention device such as an
antisiphon valve?
Selected
Answer:
to prevent contamination of the domestic (potable)
water supply

Answers: to prevent excessive water use

to reduce salt content in the water

to prevent contamination of the domestic (potable)

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 water supply

to filter water going into drip lines

 Question 7
2 out of 2 points
Irrigation is especially important in southwestern home
landscapes and gardens because annual rainfall is low.
Selected
Tru
Answer:
e
Answers:
Tru
e
False
 Question 8
2 out of 2 points
Sprinkler irrigation is usually used to irrigate turf in Arizona
Selected
Tru
Answer:
e
Answers:
Tru
e
False
 Question 9
2 out of 2 points
An overhead (sprinkler) irrigation system can waste water if
sprinklers are operating under windy conditions.
Selected
Tru
Answer:
e
Answers:
Tru
e
False
 Question 10
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is NOT part of a drip irrigation system
Selected
Answer:
pop-up sprinkler
heads

Answers: pressure regulator

filter

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 pop-up sprinkler
heads

backflow preventor

 Question 11
2 out of 2 points
Landscape mulches in the southwestern home landscapes are
primarily used to
Selected
Answer:
prevent evaporation from the surface of the soil
moisture

Answers:
prevent evaporation from the surface of the soil
moisture

decrease root injury in under paved surfaces

reduce attraction to rats

abate noise

 Question 12
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following statements about irrigation is FALSE?
Selected
Answer:
Plants should be watered every day for 10 minutes

Answers:
Plants should be watered every day for 10 minutes

Every landscape irrigation system must have a backflow prevention

device

Landscape irrigation systems include valves that are normally closed

unless plants are being irrigated.

Irrigation controllers should be adjusted seasonally to decrease

watering during the cool winter months

 Question 13
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is a NOT a principle of xeriscape?
Selected
Answer:
exclude turfgrass lawns in your landscape

Answers:
exclude turfgrass lawns in your landscape

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 have an efficient irrigation system

use landscape plants that are adapted to dry climate

add organic materials to soil to increase percolation only if they

are needed

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