Description should include
- explaining abiotic factors (i.e., sunlight, temperature, rain, humidity, drought, salinity, air)
- explaining biotic factors (i.e., weeds, insects, fungi, bacteria, viruses)
- explaining the function of CO2 and CO2 enrichment
- explaining the role of water in plant growth and development
- defining temporary and permanent wilting points
- identifying the effect of soil and air temperatures
- defining crop minimum, maximum, and optimum temperatures
- interpreting the plant hardiness zones
- explaining light quality and quantity
- defining full-sun, part-sun, part-shade, and full-shade exposure
- explaining photoperiodism
- explaining phototropism.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is the difference between light quality and intensity?
- What are the consequences of high- or low-humidity environments on plants?
- What is xeriscaping?
- What is drought tolerance?
- How do specific plants adapt to the climate/location where they reside?
- What are biotic and abiotic factors that affect plant growth and development?