How to Identify and Classify Jackalberry Trees
  • 1. What is the scientific name for the Jackalberry tree?
A) Diospyros mespiliformis
B) Acacia nilotica
C) Adansonia digitata
D) Ficus sycomorus
  • 2. Jackalberry trees are typically found in what type of habitat?
A) Woodland and Savannah
B) Rainforest
C) Alpine Tundra
D) Desert
  • 3. What is a distinctive feature of Jackalberry tree bark?
A) Smooth and green
B) Dark grey and fissured
C) Covered in thorns
D) Bright red and peeling
  • 4. What is the shape and arrangement of Jackalberry leaves?
A) Heart-shaped, whorled
B) Elliptical, alternate
C) Circular, basal rosette
D) Needle-like, opposite
  • 5. What is the color of young Jackalberry leaves?
A) Reddish
B) Blue
C) White
D) Yellow
  • 6. Are Jackalberry trees deciduous or evergreen?
A) Semi-deciduous
B) Evergreen
C) Deciduous
D) It varies depending on the season
  • 7. What color are the flowers of the Jackalberry tree?
A) Bright red
B) Deep blue
C) Creamy-white
D) Vibrant purple
  • 8. Are Jackalberry flowers typically solitary or in clusters?
A) Solitary
B) Pairs
C) Clusters
D) Whorls
  • 9. What type of fruit does the Jackalberry tree produce?
A) A round berry
B) A dry capsule
C) A long pod
D) A spiky nut
  • 10. What is the typical color of a ripe Jackalberry fruit?
A) Yellow to purple-black
B) White
C) Orange
D) Bright green
  • 11. What is the approximate size of a mature Jackalberry fruit?
A) 1-1.5 cm in diameter
B) 5-7 cm in diameter
C) 20-25 cm in diameter
D) 10-12 cm in diameter
  • 12. Are Jackalberries edible?
A) Only for animals
B) Only when cooked
C) Yes
D) No
  • 13. What animals are known to eat Jackalberry fruits?
A) Various mammals and birds
B) Only insects
C) None, they are poisonous
D) Only reptiles
  • 14. What is a common use of Jackalberry wood?
A) Furniture making
B) Paper production
C) Fuelwood only
D) Medicinal purposes only
  • 15. What is the average height of a mature Jackalberry tree?
A) Over 50 meters
B) 4-25 meters
C) Less than 1 meter
D) 2-3 meters
  • 16. Jackalberry trees are associated with which of the following African landmarks?
A) Victoria Falls
B) Mount Kilimanjaro
C) The Sahara Desert
D) The Nile River
  • 17. What is the texture of the Jackalberry fruit's flesh?
A) Juicy
B) Floury
C) Fibrous
D) Gummy
  • 18. How can you distinguish a male Jackalberry tree from a female tree?
A) Male trees have thorns
B) By examining the flower structure
C) By the bark color
D) By the leaf size
  • 19. Jackalberry trees often grow near what geographical feature?
A) Volcanic vents
B) Sandy dunes
C) Water sources
D) Rocky outcrops
  • 20. What is a traditional use of Jackalberry roots?
A) Medicinal purposes
B) Making rope
C) Dyeing fabrics
D) Building shelters
  • 21. What is the lifespan of a typical Jackalberry tree?
A) Over 100 years
B) Less than 10 years
C) 20-30 years
D) 50-60 years
  • 22. The Jackalberry tree belongs to which plant family?
A) Poaceae
B) Fabaceae
C) Asteraceae
D) Ebenaceae
  • 23. What is the role of Jackalberry trees in soil conservation?
A) Stabilizing soil with their roots
B) None
C) Increasing soil acidity
D) Depleting soil nutrients
  • 24. How does fire affect Jackalberry trees?
A) Fire promotes their growth
B) They are unaffected by fire
C) They are highly susceptible to fire
D) They are relatively fire-resistant
  • 25. Which of these is NOT a common name for the Diospyros mespiliformis?
A) African Ebony
B) Jakkalsbessie
C) Jackalberry Tree
D) Baobab Tree
  • 26. What is a potential threat to Jackalberry tree populations?
A) Overpopulation
B) Decreased temperature
C) Increased rainfall
D) Habitat loss
  • 27. What is the arrangement of the veins in a Jackalberry leaf?
A) Pinnate
B) Arcuate
C) Parallel
D) Palmate
  • 28. What is the shape of the calyx lobes of the Jackalberry flower?
A) Rounded
B) Pointed
C) Spiky
D) Absent
  • 29. The Jackalberry tree provides shelter for?
A) Only Birds
B) Variety of animals
C) No animals
D) Only Mammals
  • 30. How are Jackalberry seeds dispersed?
A) By water
B) By humans
C) By animals eating the fruit
D) By wind
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