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