Turf grass management Exam Study
Guide Questions and Answers
Turf grass - Answer-Grasses that act as a vegetative ground cover
Pros of turfgrass - Answer-Functional and aesthetic, can withstand hard use, good for
sports
What is the most widely used ornament crop in the us? - Answer-Turfgrass
How many acres of managed turfgrass exist in the us? - Answer-50 million acres
How much of the population play golf? - Answer-12% of the population
How many golfers in the us versus worldwide? - Answer-30 million in US 60 million
worldwide
Why is turf grass so popular? - Answer-Prevents soil erosion, plants have excessive
roots that hold soil in place, healthy lawns absorb rainfall 4 to 6 times better than farm
fields, beautifys landscape, uniform color and appearance, can increase property value
by 15%
Turfgrass definition - Answer-Is the plant community
Turf definition - Answer-Higher level of ecological organization which includes a portion
of the growing medium (like soil)
Sod definition - Answer-Surface layer of a turf when it is harvested
Utilitarian purposes or turf grass - Answer-Soil stabilization, improved groundwater,
cools air with transpiration, absorbs toxic emissions along roads.
Decorative uses of turfgrass - Answer-Beautify landscapes, provides and inviting cooler
area for relaxation
Benefits of turfgrass for sports - Answer-Provides a soft safe surface for players, a spot
for spectators to sit while they observe the players
What has the highest intensity of turfgrass culture? - Answer-GOLF
History of turfgrass - Answer-In ancient times closely cropped grass was utilized by
landowners to protect their dwelling from predators and to create and enjoyable
environment.
Guide Questions and Answers
Turf grass - Answer-Grasses that act as a vegetative ground cover
Pros of turfgrass - Answer-Functional and aesthetic, can withstand hard use, good for
sports
What is the most widely used ornament crop in the us? - Answer-Turfgrass
How many acres of managed turfgrass exist in the us? - Answer-50 million acres
How much of the population play golf? - Answer-12% of the population
How many golfers in the us versus worldwide? - Answer-30 million in US 60 million
worldwide
Why is turf grass so popular? - Answer-Prevents soil erosion, plants have excessive
roots that hold soil in place, healthy lawns absorb rainfall 4 to 6 times better than farm
fields, beautifys landscape, uniform color and appearance, can increase property value
by 15%
Turfgrass definition - Answer-Is the plant community
Turf definition - Answer-Higher level of ecological organization which includes a portion
of the growing medium (like soil)
Sod definition - Answer-Surface layer of a turf when it is harvested
Utilitarian purposes or turf grass - Answer-Soil stabilization, improved groundwater,
cools air with transpiration, absorbs toxic emissions along roads.
Decorative uses of turfgrass - Answer-Beautify landscapes, provides and inviting cooler
area for relaxation
Benefits of turfgrass for sports - Answer-Provides a soft safe surface for players, a spot
for spectators to sit while they observe the players
What has the highest intensity of turfgrass culture? - Answer-GOLF
History of turfgrass - Answer-In ancient times closely cropped grass was utilized by
landowners to protect their dwelling from predators and to create and enjoyable
environment.
