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How to Identify and Classify Maple Trees
  • 1. What is the most common leaf arrangement in maple trees?
A) Whorled
B) Basal
C) Alternate
D) Opposite
  • 2. Which characteristic is MOST helpful in identifying maple species?
A) Leaf shape and lobing
B) Soil type
C) Bark texture
D) Tree height
  • 3. What type of fruit is produced by maple trees?
A) Samara
B) Drupe
C) Acorn
D) Pome
  • 4. How many lobes do sugar maple leaves typically have?
A) 3
B) 5
C) 7
D) 9
  • 5. Which maple species is known for its red fall foliage?
A) Red Maple
B) Boxelder Maple
C) Norway Maple
D) Silver Maple
  • 6. What is the scientific name for Sugar Maple?
A) Acer platanoides
B) Acer rubrum
C) Acer negundo
D) Acer saccharum
  • 7. What is a key identifying feature of Silver Maple leaves?
A) Very small, unlobed leaves
B) Rounded lobes with smooth edges
C) Deeply lobed with silvery undersides
D) 3 leaflets instead of a lobed leaf
  • 8. Which maple species is often considered invasive?
A) Norway Maple
B) Sugar Maple
C) Red Maple
D) Boxelder Maple
  • 9. How can you distinguish a Boxelder Maple from other maples?
A) Very large leaves
B) Pinnately compound leaves
C) Bright yellow bark
D) Simple, lobed leaves
  • 10. What is the typical bark texture of a mature Sugar Maple?
A) Peeling
B) Deeply furrowed
C) Smooth
D) Spiky
  • 11. Which maple is often used for syrup production?
A) Red Maple
B) Silver Maple
C) Sugar Maple
D) Boxelder Maple
  • 12. What is the leaf arrangement of Boxelder Maple?
A) Whorled
B) Opposite, simple
C) Opposite, pinnately compound
D) Alternate, simple
  • 13. What is the general shape of the samaras of a sugar maple?
A) U-shaped
B) Horizontal
C) V-shaped
D) Vertical
  • 14. Which of these is NOT a common characteristic used to identify maples?
A) Leaf Shape
B) Fruit Type
C) Root Depth
D) Bark Texture
  • 15. Which maple exhibits the fastest growth rate?
A) Silver Maple
B) Sugar Maple
C) Red Maple
D) Japanese Maple
  • 16. What is the primary habitat of the Sugar Maple?
A) Deserts
B) Hardwood Forests
C) Swamps
D) Coastal regions
  • 17. What is the leaf color of Norway Maple in the autumn?
A) Purple
B) Red
C) Yellow
D) Orange
  • 18. What is the most likely reason for a maple tree to have yellow leaves in the summer?
A) Nutrient Deficiency
B) Too much sunlight
C) Normal seasonal change
D) Healthy pigmentation
  • 19. Which maple is often planted as an ornamental tree due to its size and shape?
A) Red Maple
B) Silver Maple
C) Japanese Maple
D) Boxelder Maple
  • 20. What does 'Acer' mean in Latin?
A) Birch
B) Pine
C) Oak
D) Maple
  • 21. How can you determine the age of a maple tree?
A) Measuring the height
B) Analyzing the leaf color
C) Counting tree rings
D) Checking the bark texture
  • 22. Which maple is the most cold hardy?
A) Amur Maple
B) Norway Maple
C) Red Maple
D) Silver Maple
  • 23. The winged fruit of maples are called:
A) Berries
B) Acorns
C) Capsules
D) Samaras
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