How to Identify and Classify Cedar Trees - Exam
  • 1. Which of these is a key characteristic of true cedar trees?
A) Flat, scale-like leaves
B) Berry-like cones
C) Opposite branching pattern
D) Needles arranged in whorls or spirals
  • 2. True cedars belong to the genus:
A) Chamaecyparis
B) Juniperus
C) Thuja
D) Cedrus
  • 3. Which cedar species is native to the Atlas Mountains?
A) Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica)
B) Lebanon Cedar (Cedrus libani)
C) Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara)
D) Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana)
  • 4. What cone characteristic helps distinguish Cedrus species?
A) Upright cones that disintegrate on the tree
B) Tiny, almost invisible cones
C) Pendant cones that remain intact
D) Fleshy, berry-like cones
  • 5. The needles of Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara) are typically:
A) Yellow-green and sharp
B) Scale-like and pressed against the stem
C) Bluish-green and drooping
D) Bright green and stiff
  • 6. What is a 'false cedar'?
A) A cedar tree that has been pruned incorrectly.
B) A young cedar tree.
C) A tree that looks like a cedar but is not in the Cedrus genus.
D) A cedar tree with a disease.
  • 7. Which of these is NOT a true cedar?
A) Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana)
B) Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica)
C) Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara)
D) Lebanon Cedar (Cedrus libani)
  • 8. Eastern Red Cedar is actually a:
A) Fir
B) Juniper
C) Pine
D) Cypress
  • 9. What is the typical lifespan of a Lebanon Cedar?
A) Hundreds of years
B) Around 100 years
C) Only a few decades
D) Less than 50 years
  • 10. Which cedar is known for its strong, aromatic wood?
A) Incense Cedar
B) All true cedars
C) Western Red Cedar
D) Eastern Red Cedar
  • 11. How are cedar cones pollinated?
A) Wind
B) Birds
C) Water
D) Bees
  • 12. What type of climate do true cedars typically prefer?
A) Mediterranean or temperate
B) Desert
C) Tropical rainforest
D) Arctic tundra
  • 13. What is a common use of cedar wood?
A) Food for livestock
B) Fuel for heating
C) Making chests and closets
D) Paper production
  • 14. Which cedar is the national emblem of Lebanon?
A) Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica)
B) Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara)
C) Lebanon Cedar (Cedrus libani)
D) Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana)
  • 15. What is the primary way to propagate true cedars?
A) Root suckers
B) Leaf layering
C) Cuttings
D) Seeds
  • 16. What type of root system do Cedar trees possess?
A) Deep taproot with lateral roots
B) Shallow, fibrous root system
C) Knee-like roots
D) Aerial roots
  • 17. Which characteristic is NOT common to all true cedars?
A) Upright cones
B) Aromatic wood
C) Specific needle length
D) Needles in whorls
  • 18. What is the significance of the oil found in cedar wood?
A) Insect repellent properties
B) Makes the wood more susceptible to rot
C) Increases the wood's flammability
D) Prevents the wood from drying out
  • 19. Which 'false cedar' is commonly used for hedging?
A) Incense Cedar (Calocedrus decurrens)
B) Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana)
C) Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana)
D) Thuja (Arborvitae)
  • 20. How does the bark of a mature Cedar tree typically appear?
A) Smooth and gray
B) Green and scaly
C) Thick, furrowed, and often reddish-brown
D) Thin and papery
  • 21. Deodar Cedar is native to which region?
A) Himalayas
B) Mediterranean
C) North America
D) South America
  • 22. Which of the following is a disease that can affect Cedar trees?
A) Cedar-apple rust
B) Dutch elm disease
C) Oak wilt
D) Pine needle cast
  • 23. What is the growth rate of most true Cedar trees?
A) Very fast
B) Slow to moderate
C) Extremely slow
D) Depends on the soil type
  • 24. Which of these characteristics is typically NOT found in Cedrus species?
A) Needles in clusters
B) Durable timber
C) Berry-like cones
D) Aromatic wood
  • 25. Which is a common use of cedar mulch?
A) Attracting pollinators
B) Adding nitrogen to the soil
C) Increasing soil pH
D) Repelling insects in gardens
  • 26. What is the typical shape of a mature Lebanon Cedar?
A) Tall and columnar
B) Pyramidal
C) Weeping
D) Broad and spreading with a flat top
  • 27. Which Cedar is known for its drooping branch tips?
A) Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica)
B) Lebanon Cedar (Cedrus libani)
C) Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana)
D) Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara)
  • 28. The term 'whorl' refers to what arrangement of needles on a Cedar tree?
A) Pairs of needles growing opposite each other
B) A circular arrangement of needles around a stem
C) Needles growing randomly along the stem
D) Needles growing only on one side of the stem
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