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Greenhouse Climate Quiz #1 - Heating

True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 1 

The local climate does not play a role in the amount of heat lost from a greenhouse.
 

 2 

The worst greenhouse glazing material commonly used in greenhouse production is single layer polyethylene film and 3-layer polycarbonate panels.
 

 3 

Central Boiler Heater units generally heat and circulate hot water throughout a greenhouse, not hot air like a Unit Heater.
 

 4 

Fan and Pad Cooling is the number one cooling system and is the system we have in our greenhouse.
 

Multiple Response
Identify one or more choices that best complete the statement or answer the question.
 

 5 

Which of the following are common fuels for unit heaters found in greenhouses?
 a
Gasoline
 e
Wood
 b
Kerosene
 f
Natural Gas
 c
LP (propane) Gas
 g
No. 2 Fuel Oil
 d
Diesel
 h
Coal
 

 6 

Which of the following are common fuels for central boiler heaters found in greenhouses?
 a
No. 4, 5 & 6 Fuel Oil
 e
Wood Chips
 b
Kerosene
 f
Natural Gas
 c
LP (propane) Gas
 g
No. 2 Fuel Oil
 d
Logs (firewood)
 h
Coal
 

Completion
Complete each statement.
 

 7 

BTU is an acronym for: ______________  ____________  ____________.
 

 

 8 

The amount of heat energy required to raise 1 gram of water 1ºCelsius is the definition of a _______________.
 

 

 9 

A serious threat to human health from greenhouse heaters is ________________  _______________ and if the greenhouse isn’t vented properly, this gas can become deadly.
 

 

 10 

Due to their design, unit heaters must have a constant supply of ___________ for combustion.
 

 

 11 

HAF fans are important in greenhouses to circulate air and distribute heat properly. HAF is an acronym for:  _____________________  ___________  ________________.
 

 

 12 

Radiant Heaters are often cheaper to use than Unit Heaters; they heat through emitting ___________________  ___________________.
 

 



 
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