1) What type of soil is typically characterized by being very quick draining, but poor in nutrients? a) Loam Soil b) Sandy Soil c) Salty Soil d) Clay Soil 2) What type of soil is characterized by having poor drainage, and being difficult to establish plants in? a) Clay soil b) Loam soil c) Sandy soil d) Mud 3) What does a percolation test allow you to determine? a) A soil's pH b) A soil's colour c) A soil's absorbtion rate  d) A soil's composition 4) What does a soil jar test allow you to determine? a) A soil's composition b) A soil's structure c) A soil's temperature d) A soil's water content 5) What easy test, involving some moistened soil and your hands, can help you see if you have a lot, or a little amount of clay in your soil? a) The red tape test b) The sellotape test c) The bow test  d) The ribbon test 6) What is the minimum absorption rate recommended for a rain garden? a) 1/4" per hour  b) 2-3" per hour  c) 1" per hour d) 1/8" per hour 7) Which plants should you NOT plant in your rain garden? (Select 4 answers) a) Invasive b) Intolerant c) Noxious d) Aggressive e) Ferns f) Pollinator plants 8) What can a planting plan help you determine? (Select 4 answers) a) Number of plants that will be needed b) Equipment to use c) Weather conditions d) A rough budget e) Amount of mulch needed f) Where to plant everything 9) Troubleshoot: You have a large catchment area (e.g. big roof, or several gutters feeding one downspout), but you do not have the space to build a rain garden that is 20-30% of the size of the catchment area. What could you try? a) Add additional outflows b) You cannot have a rain garden c) Add lots more plants d) Have your outflows flow into absorbing areas e.g. areas of grass 10) Troubleshoot: You have decided to plant your rain garden, but there is a heatwave going on. How can you protect your plants? a) Add extra mulch around each plant b) Acclimatize them outside for a few days before planting c) Plant them deeper than you normally would d) Water them immediately after planting and until established or it starts to rain e) Only plant the drought tolerant plants, not the ones that like wet conditions.

READY FOR RAIN: DIY Rain garden workshop series - Module 2

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