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| Potential Evapotranspiration Rate |
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| The amount of water that is lost to the atmosphere by the combination of evaporation and transpiration of the plants growing in the soil. Expressed in inches per day. design for worst case P.E.T. for your area. |
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| Water that drains rapidly from the soil and therefor is not readily available to be used by the plants. Rapid drainage |
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| Represents the boundary between gravitational water and capillary water. Upper limit for soil moisture that is usable by plants. |
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| Water that is held too tightly in the the soil to be used by plants. Essentially no drainage. |
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| Water that is held in the pore spaces of the soil and can be used by plants. Slow drainage. |
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| Represents the boundary between capillary water and hygroscopic water. |
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| Coastal Construction Line Program |
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| Protects the shoreline from activities which could contribute to erosion. An intregral part of the Beach and Shore Preservation Act. Works with the beach erosion control program. |
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| Coastal Construction Control Line |
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| Construction activities seaward of the control line are not prohibited, but must meet special siting and design criteria. |
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| Beach Erosion Control Program |
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| Provides for the restoration and maintenance of critically eroding beaches. Part of the beach and shore preservation act. |
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| Factors used to establish a Coastal Construction Control Line |
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1.Historical Weather Data
2.Off-shore bathymetry
3.Tide Cycles
4.Erosion Trends
5.Upland Topography
6.Existing Vegetation and structures
...are evaluated to determine the upland limits of the effect of a One-hundred year coastal storm event. |
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1.Protect Upland properties from storm damage.
2.Provide recreation opportunities for Florida residents and visitors.
3.Provide habitat for wildlife. |
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What is the primary mechanism for the transport of dissolved chemicals through the soil? Reference:Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources in Florida. Pg.2 |
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Where do Floridians get most of their drinking water from? Reference:Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources in Florida. Pg.2 |
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Water resources are particulary susceptible to pollution because of Florida's unique Reference:Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources in Florida. Pg.2 |
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| According to the Reference:Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources in Florida the most important factors in planning a lawn and landscape are? |
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Plant selection and location. |
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| Cultural practices that landscape professionals have a responsibility to educate their customers about include..... |
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- irrigation
- pruning
- dethatching
- pest control
- mowing
- fertilizing
- traffic control
- aeration and
- plant selection.
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| Lowering the mower height too much has what impact on a lawn? |
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| increases weed, insect, and disease pressure on turfgrasses by causing turf stress. |
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Overwatering during cooler months promotes the growth of what undesirable plant? Reference:Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources in Florida. Pg.4 |
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Two pests that attack turf during dry periods are.... Reference:Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources in Florida. Pg.4 |
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Employees of a landscape maintenance company that transport more than 8 gallons of diesel or gasoline fuel must have what? Reference:Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources in Florida. Pg.5 |
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| Osha approved fuel cans that are properly secured. (no plastic cans) |
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What is the leading cause of waterbody impairment and pollution? Reference:Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources in Florida. Pg.6 |
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| Sediment resulting from erosion. |
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Good Practices for shade grown grass include...
Reference:Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources in Florida. Pg.9
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- raise the mower blade height
- reduce fertilizer applications
- reduce irrigation compared to sunny areas
- minimize traffic
- monitor weed growth
- monitor for disease. more pressure in shaded areas because there is less air movement and more humidity.
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Which type of turf grass would be good for a lawn in a partially shaded area? Reference:Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources in Florida. Pg.9 |
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St. Augustine 'Seville',or 'Delmar' Zoysia Grass |
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Which type of turf grasses do poorly in shaded areas? Reference:Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources in Florida. Pg. 9 |
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| Seashore Paspalum and Bermuda Grass |
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What are the three components of an irrigation system? Reference:Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources in Florida. Pg.10 |
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- Water Supply
- Water Conveyance
- Distribution Device
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Micro-irrigation should be designed to meet what percentage of a root system of any landscape plant except turf? Reference:Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources in Florida. Pg.10 |
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For variable wind directions which type of head spacing tends to provide more uniform coverage? Reference:Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources in Florida. Pg.11 |
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Which type of micro-irrigation is least susceptible to clogging? Reference:Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources in Florida. Pg.13 |
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| Spray emitters. They have higher rates of flow and they are not installed below grade. |
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Check valves are important in low areas because they prevent what? Reference:Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources in Florida. Pg.13 |
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Which months in South Florida have the highest evapotranspiration rates? Reference:Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources in Florida. Pg.14 |
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Delayed irrigation is an irrigation management technique that has what effect? Reference:Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources in Florida. Pg.16 |
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| It promotes deeper root development by postponing irrigation until wilt is observed. |
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Plants that are in soil with larger pores are more likely to stay hydrated because the soil has more water. True or False http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/AE/AE14400.pdf turf irrigation for the home |
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False. Soil that has larger pores is less able to retain water. |
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What accounts for clogging in most drip irrigation systems? http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/AE/AE14400.pdf |
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Bacterial slime Treat with chemicals. Inject chlorine into lines at a rate of .5 to 1 ppm of free chlorine at the end of the drip line. Frequency depends on amount of bacterial growth. |
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Besides Bacterial slime what is another problem that contributes to clogging drip irrigation emitters? http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/AE/AE14400.pdf |
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Calcium Carbonate Scale This can be reduced by injecting acid into the lines to neutralize ph and dissolve scale buildup. |
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Treatment of any irrigation lines need to be followed up by what? http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/AE/AE14400.pdf |
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| Flushing of the lines immediately following treatment. |
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Which provide better turf quality? Daily light irrigation such as less than 1/4" or Deep less frequent irrigations of 2/3" or more. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/AE/AE14400.pdf |
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| Less frequent irrigation that requires 2/3" or more to replenish the soil reservoir promotes better turf growth. |
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