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