How to Identify and Classify Marula Trees - Quiz
  • 1. What is the scientific name of the Marula tree?
A) Ficus carica
B) Sclerocarya birrea
C) Mangifera indica
D) Adansonia digitata
  • 2. Which family does the Marula tree belong to?
A) Anacardiaceae
B) Poaceae
C) Rosaceae
D) Fabaceae
  • 3. What is the typical height of a mature Marula tree?
A) 20-30 meters
B) Less than 1 meter
C) 2-5 meters
D) 9-18 meters
  • 4. What is the color of the Marula fruit when ripe?
A) Red
B) Green
C) Blue
D) Yellow
  • 5. What is the texture of Marula bark?
A) Rough, brown
B) Smooth, greyish
C) Spiky, green
D) Peeling, white
  • 6. What is the shape of the Marula fruit?
A) Oval to round
B) Elongated
C) Triangular
D) Irregular
  • 7. How many seeds are typically found inside a Marula fruit?
A) 10-20
B) 1-3
C) None
D) 5-10
  • 8. What type of leaves does the Marula tree have?
A) Pinnately compound
B) Palmately compound
C) Simple
D) Needle-like
  • 9. Are Marula trees deciduous or evergreen?
A) Deciduous
B) Semi-deciduous
C) Evergreen
D) Always green
  • 10. In which regions are Marula trees commonly found?
A) Australia
B) North America
C) Sub-Saharan Africa
D) Europe
  • 11. What is a key characteristic of Marula flowers?
A) Always fragrant
B) Pollinated by wind
C) Dioecious
D) Showy and colorful
  • 12. What does dioecious mean in relation to Marula trees?
A) Flowers are sterile.
B) Flowers have both male and female parts.
C) Male and female flowers are on separate trees.
D) Flowers only bloom at night.
  • 13. What is a common use of the Marula fruit?
A) Making rubber
B) Making Amarula liqueur
C) Making bricks
D) Making paper
  • 14. What is the primary method of seed dispersal for Marula trees?
A) Water dispersal
B) Self-dispersal
C) Wind dispersal
D) Animal dispersal
  • 15. What color are Marula flowers?
A) Vibrant purple
B) Bright red
C) Creamy white to greenish
D) Deep blue
  • 16. What is the shape of the Marula tree crown?
A) Pyramidal
B) Rounded and spreading
C) Weeping
D) Columnar
  • 17. How are male and female Marula trees identified (without flowers/fruit)?
A) Generally indistinguishable without flowers/fruit
B) Female trees have more branches
C) Male trees are taller
D) Male trees have darker bark
  • 18. What is the ecological role of Marula trees?
A) Provide food and shelter for wildlife
B) Inhibit the growth of other plants
C) Deplete soil nutrients
D) Attract harmful insects
  • 19. Which part of the Marula tree is used for medicinal purposes?
A) Bark, leaves, and fruit
B) Only the flowers
C) Only the seeds
D) Only the roots
  • 20. What is the approximate diameter of a mature Marula tree trunk?
A) Up to 1 meter
B) Less than 10 cm
C) 5-6 meters
D) 2-3 meters
  • 21. What is a characteristic feature of the Marula seed?
A) Spiny exterior
B) Hard, woody shell
C) Wing-like structure for wind dispersal
D) Soft, fleshy coating
  • 22. When do Marula trees typically flower?
A) Autumn
B) Summer
C) Winter
D) Spring
  • 23. What is the pulp of the Marula fruit rich in?
A) Vitamin B12
B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin A
  • 24. What is a common insect pest that affects Marula trees?
A) Beetles
B) Caterpillars
C) Ants
D) Fruit flies
  • 25. What is the lifespan of a Marula tree?
A) Around 50 years
B) Over 500 years
C) Less than 20 years
D) Up to 150 years
  • 26. Which of these is NOT a common use of Marula oil?
A) Cooking
B) Fuel for engines
C) Traditional medicine
D) Cosmetics
  • 27. What type of climate is best suited for Marula trees?
A) Warm, frost-free
B) Desert
C) Temperate, rainy
D) Cold, snowy
  • 28. What is the significance of Marula trees in some African cultures?
A) Sacred and associated with fertility
B) Considered unlucky
C) Used only for firewood
D) Avoided due to poisonous properties
  • 29. What is the best soil type for Marula tree growth?
A) Waterlogged soil
B) Rocky soil
C) Clay soil
D) Well-drained sandy loam
  • 30. How does the Marula tree contribute to soil conservation?
A) It has no impact on soil conservation
B) It causes soil acidification
C) Its roots help prevent soil erosion
D) It prevents water infiltration
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