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1. Which gas do plants absorb during photosynthesis?

   1. Carbon dioxide
   2. Oxygen
   3. Nitrogen
   4. Hydrogen
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   A) Carbon dioxide

2. Which kitchen herb is the main ingredient in pesto?

   1. Parsley
   2. Basil
   3. Rosemary
   4. Thyme
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   B) Basil

3. What do we call a plant that lives for two growing seasons?

   1. Annual
   2. Perennial
   3. Biennial
   4. Evergreen
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   C) Biennial

4. Which houseplant is known for being difficult to kill and tolerates low light?

   1. Orchid
   2. Fern
   3. Bonsai
   4. Snake plant
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   D) Snake plant

5. What is compost mainly made of?

   1. Crushed rock
   2. Decomposed organic waste
   3. Sand and clay
   4. Synthetic fertiliser
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   B) Decomposed organic waste

6. Which deep-red root vegetable gives borscht its colour?

   1. Beetroot
   2. Radish
   3. Turnip
   4. Carrot
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   A) Beetroot

7. What does 'pruning' mean in gardening?

   1. Watering deeply
   2. Planting seeds
   3. Trimming back growth
   4. Adding compost
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   C) Trimming back growth

8. Which flower is the national symbol of the Netherlands?

   1. Rose
   2. Daffodil
   3. Sunflower
   4. Tulip
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   D) Tulip

9. Cacti need to be watered every day.

   1. True
   2. False
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   B) False

10. Ladybirds can help gardeners by eating aphids.

    1. True
    2. False
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    A) True