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KIDS QUIZ

PLANTS AND GARDENING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A lightweight material placed over rows of crops for protection against cold and insects; light and water are able to get through.
A
Cold Frame
B
High Tunnels
C
Double Cropping
D
Floating Row Cover
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Row covers are pieces of fabric that can be placed over crops to protect them from pests, extremes of weather, and other conditions. Netting row covers are made from a lightweight fabric with small holes that allow sunlight and water to pass through but keep out most pests.

Detailed explanation-2: -Most row covers are garden fabric made of polypropylene which not only protects plants from frost damage (down to 28 degrees F) but also allows light through, traps heat in, keeps bugs out, and is an excellent windbreak. It also allows rain and overhead irrigation to reach plants and soil.

Detailed explanation-3: -Materials used for row covers Most row covers are made with polyethylene plastic or spunbonded fabrics (polyester or polypropylene). Polyethylene covers are used for low tunnels. They are lightweight and come in either solid or perforated sheets.

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