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