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How to use moss and plant growth as directional cues
  • 1. What side of a tree trunk does moss typically prefer in the Northern Hemisphere?
A) South
B) East
C) West
D) North
  • 2. Why does moss prefer the north side of trees in the Northern Hemisphere?
A) More direct sunlight
B) Less direct sunlight
C) Higher temperature
D) Stronger winds
  • 3. In the Southern Hemisphere, what side of a tree does moss typically prefer?
A) North
B) East
C) West
D) South
  • 4. What is the primary factor influencing moss distribution?
A) Elevation
B) Animal activity
C) Moisture
D) Soil type
  • 5. How can the presence of longer, denser growth indicate a specific direction?
A) More sunlight
B) Less nutrients
C) More wind protection
D) More available water
  • 6. What type of slope typically holds more moisture, promoting moss growth?
A) West-facing slope
B) South-facing slope (N. Hemisphere)
C) East-facing slope
D) North-facing slope (N. Hemisphere)
  • 7. Which type of environment would discourage moss growth?
A) Shady, moist areas
B) Areas near streams
C) Areas with dense tree cover
D) Dry, exposed areas
  • 8. What plant feature is most useful for determining sun exposure?
A) Flower color
B) Bark thickness
C) Root depth
D) Leaf orientation
  • 9. How does tree leaning relate to direction?
A) Leans away from sunlight
B) Leans away from prevailing winds
C) Leans towards prevailing winds
D) Leans towards sunlight
  • 10. What does stunted growth on one side of a plant potentially indicate?
A) Close proximity to water
B) Fertile soil
C) Abundant sunlight
D) Prevailing wind direction
  • 11. Why are younger trees not as reliable indicators?
A) They have deeper root systems
B) Growth patterns are still developing
C) They attract more moss
D) They are more resistant to environmental factors
  • 12. What does a 'flag tree' (branches only on one side) indicate?
A) Direction of sunlight
B) Direction of strong prevailing winds
C) Soil composition
D) Proximity to water
  • 13. What might elongated or stretched plant stems indicate?
A) Protection from wind
B) Search for sunlight
C) Abundant water
D) Nutrient-rich soil
  • 14. On an isolated tree, which side typically has denser branching?
A) The side facing away from the sun
B) The side facing prevailing winds
C) The side facing uphill
D) The side facing the most sunlight
  • 15. What is the term for plants that grow on other plants?
A) Epiphytes
B) Saprophytes
C) Parasites
D) Autotrophs
  • 16. How can you use lichen as a directional cue?
A) Always grows on the sunniest side.
B) Attracts specific insects.
C) Similar to moss, favors moisture.
D) Indicates soil acidity.
  • 17. If a tree is growing towards an opening in the canopy, what does it indicate?
A) Direction of fertile soil
B) Direction of water source
C) Direction of sunlight
D) Direction of prevailing wind
  • 18. What is a key limitation when using plant growth as a directional guide?
A) Trees never fall
B) Local variations in microclimate
C) Plants are always perfectly aligned
D) All plants respond the same way
  • 19. Why is knowing cardinal direction useful to directional navigation?
A) The ability to find your way around with a compass
B) Directional Navigation is not impacted
C) Having the ability to read maps
D) The knowledge of survival techniques in wilderness
  • 20. What is the effect of too much sunshine?
A) Too much rain
B) Dryness
C) Too much moss
D) The tree will die
  • 21. Why do you need to study all the plants in one location?
A) Know how to grow them
B) Memorize their names
C) Look for patterns
D) Study what they eat
  • 22. In the wilderness, what are two of the most important things?
A) GPS and phone
B) Food and water
C) Flashlight and a book
D) Sunscreen and bug spray
  • 23. If the bark of a tree is very thick, what can that mean?
A) It is a very old tree
B) It is diseased
C) It grows in a dry climate
D) It grows in a wet climate
  • 24. Where is most of the oxygen created?
A) The Sun
B) The core of the Earth
C) Plants
D) Water
  • 25. What part of the tree is best used to determine age?
A) The leaves
B) The branches
C) The bark
D) The rings
  • 26. Besides trees, what else can you use to determine direction?
A) Lakes
B) Air
C) The ground
D) Rocks
  • 27. Can you use tree sap as a sign of direction?
A) Yes
B) If it is in the sun
C) If it is under water
D) No
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