FREE CPH Turfgrass Management Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the optimal soil pH range for most turfgrass species?

Accepted Answer

6.0–7.0

Answer

4.5–5.5

Answer

5.5–6.5

Answer

7.5–8.5

Question 2

Which of the following is a cool-season grass?

Accepted Answer

Kentucky bluegrass

Answer

Bermuda grass

Answer

Zoysia grass

Answer

Centipede grass

Question 3

What is the purpose of aeration in turfgrass management?

Accepted Answer

To reduce soil compaction

Answer

To increase water runoff

Answer

To eliminate weeds

Answer

To promote thatch buildup

Question 4

What is thatch in turfgrass?

Accepted Answer

Dead leaves and stems above the soil

Answer

A fungal disease

Answer

Nutrient-rich topsoil

Answer

An irrigation method

Question 5

Which nutrient is most critical for promoting green, leafy growth in turfgrass?

Accepted Answer

Nitrogen

Answer

Phosphorus

Answer

Potassium

Answer

Calcium