How to Identify and Classify Rubber Trees
  • 1. What is the scientific name of the most common rubber tree?
A) Manihot esculenta
B) Hevea brasiliensis
C) Castilla elastica
D) Ficus elastica
  • 2. Rubber trees are native to which continent?
A) Asia
B) South America
C) Australia
D) Africa
  • 3. What is the primary product harvested from rubber trees?
A) Latex
B) Fruit
C) Wood
D) Resin
  • 4. What is the typical color of the latex from a rubber tree?
A) Yellow
B) Green
C) Brown
D) Milky White
  • 5. What is the arrangement of leaves on a rubber tree stem?
A) Alternate
B) Whorled
C) Opposite
D) Basal
  • 6. What type of leaf is characteristic of Hevea brasiliensis?
A) Needle-like
B) Simple
C) Scale-like
D) Compound
  • 7. How many leaflets are typically found in a compound leaf of Hevea brasiliensis?
A) Five
B) Nine
C) Three
D) Seven
  • 8. What is the general shape of the leaflets of Hevea brasiliensis?
A) Elliptical
B) Ovate
C) Circular
D) Lanceolate
  • 9. Are rubber tree flowers typically large and showy?
A) Depends on the climate
B) Sometimes
C) Yes, they are large and brightly colored
D) No
  • 10. What type of climate do rubber trees thrive in?
A) Arid
B) Temperate
C) Arctic
D) Tropical
  • 11. What is the tapping process for rubber extraction?
A) Pulling out the roots
B) Removing a branch
C) Burning the leaves
D) Incising the bark
  • 12. What is the purpose of tapping a rubber tree?
A) To prune the tree
B) To collect latex
C) To fertilize the tree
D) To stimulate growth
  • 13. What is the name of the fruit produced by the Hevea brasiliensis tree?
A) Berry
B) Capsule
C) Drupe
D) Pome
  • 14. What is the texture of the bark of a mature Hevea brasiliensis tree?
A) Scaly
B) Spiky
C) Rough
D) Smooth
  • 15. What is a common pest affecting rubber trees?
A) Leaf blight
B) Grasshoppers
C) Aphids
D) Caterpillars
  • 16. In what type of soil do rubber trees generally grow best?
A) Well-drained
B) Waterlogged
C) Clay
D) Sandy
  • 17. What is the significance of clonal propagation in rubber tree cultivation?
A) Reducing yield
B) Slowing growth
C) Increasing pest susceptibility
D) Maintaining desirable traits
  • 18. What is the average height of a mature rubber tree?
A) 5-10 meters
B) 10-20 meters
C) 25-40 meters
D) 50-60 meters
  • 19. What is a 'tapping panel' on a rubber tree?
A) The area where latex is extracted
B) The canopy of the tree
C) The root system
D) A type of fertilizer
  • 20. Which country is the largest producer of natural rubber?
A) Malaysia
B) Thailand
C) India
D) Indonesia
  • 21. What is the approximate lifespan of a commercially productive rubber tree?
A) 25-30 years
B) 50-60 years
C) 5-10 years
D) 10-15 years
  • 22. What is the seed dispersal mechanism of Hevea brasiliensis?
A) Explosive
B) Water
C) Wind
D) Animal
  • 23. What does 'drought stress' refer to in rubber tree cultivation?
A) Nutrient deficiency
B) Excessive sunlight
C) Lack of water
D) Pest infestation
  • 24. What is 'coagulation' in the context of rubber latex?
A) Dilution of latex
B) Filtering of latex
C) Solidification of latex
D) Bleaching of latex
  • 25. Which of these is NOT a common use of natural rubber?
A) Adhesives
B) Tires
C) Gloves
D) Paper production
  • 26. What is the role of ammonia in latex preservation?
A) Adding strength
B) Preventing coagulation
C) Accelerating coagulation
D) Improving color
  • 27. What is the term for replanting rubber trees after the previous ones are no longer productive?
A) Succession
B) Afforestation
C) Deforestation
D) Rehabilitation
  • 28. What is bud grafting?
A) Spraying buds with fertilizer
B) Planting buds directly in soil
C) Attaching a bud to another plant
D) Removing buds from a plant
  • 29. What is the importance of fertilizer in rubber tree cultivation?
A) Promote healthy growth
B) Increase soil erosion
C) Prevent latex production
D) Attract pests
  • 30. What is the function of cover crops in rubber plantations?
A) Attracting pests
B) Suppressing weeds and improving soil
C) Increasing water runoff
D) Slowing tree growth
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