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