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Tree Identification Methods Quiz

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

 1. 

Cones are produced mostly by deciduous trees.
 

 2. 

When dealing with the scientific name of a plant, the first half is known as the species and is always capitalized.
 

 3. 

Scientific names are written in Latin and are commonly italicized in text.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 4. 

Which is NOT a type of compound leaf?
a.
pinnately
b.
palmately
c.
scale
d.
bipinnately
 

 5. 

Which is NOT a type of leaf discussed in class?
a.
simple
b.
scale-like
c.
needles
d.
complex
 

 6. 

Which is NOT a type of leaf arrangement found on trees?
a.
pinnate
b.
alternate
c.
opposite
d.
whorled
 

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

 7. 

Trees can be commonly identified by which methods (choose all that apply).
 a.
Leaf ID
 d.
Limb ID
 g.
Bud ID
 b.
Root ID
 e.
Tree Shape
 h.
Lenticel ID
 c.
Seed ID
 f.
Bark ID
 

 8. 

The acronym MADBuck is used to help remember the trees native to Ohio that have leaves that are placed oppositely on the stem. Select the trees that are represented in this acronym.
 a.
Maples
 d.
Dogwood
 g.
Douglas Fir
 b.
Basswood
 e.
Apple
 h.
Deciduous
 c.
Buckeyes
 f.
Ashes
 

Completion
Complete each statement.
 

 9. 

The central stem of a compound leaf that the leaflets are attached to is known as the _____________.
 

 

 10. 

The edge of a leaf is known as the _____________.
 

 

 11. 

A group of plants that are alike in almost every feature and consistently produce like plants is the definition of a _______________.
 

 

 12. 

The bud at the end of the stem is known as the ____________ bud.
 

 



 
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