Sci. 7- Plants: Sect. 4.1 & 4.2 Questions

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Questions for: 4.1 Modifying Environments to Increase Yields & 4.2 New Plant Varieties are Developed by Selective Breeding

1.

What is yield in relation to growing plants? (pg. 151)

2.

Describe two methods to make sure plants have enough water. (pg. 151, 154, 155)

3.

What is an artificial environment? (pg. 155)

4.

Do you think hydroponics is a good way to grow all plants? Why or why not? (pg. 155)

5.

What is a variety? Give an example. (pg. 158)

6.

Explain what and how selective breeding is. (pg. 158)

7.

Why do we need to produce new varieties? Give at least two examples in your answer. (pg. 158)

8.

Why is it difficult to produce new varieties of trees?