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