How to Identify and Classify Elm Trees - Test
  • 1. What is the typical leaf arrangement of elm trees?
A) Whorled
B) Opposite
C) Subopposite
D) Alternate
  • 2. Elm leaves are often described as having what shape?
A) Cordate
B) Linear
C) Lanceolate
D) Ovate
  • 3. What type of leaf margin is most common on elm leaves?
A) Serrate
B) Entire
C) Crenate
D) Lobed
  • 4. What key feature helps identify elm leaves?
A) Asymmetrical leaf base
B) Parallel venation
C) Glabrous surface
D) Symmetrical leaf base
  • 5. Dutch elm disease is caused by a:
A) Virus
B) Bacteria
C) Insect
D) Fungus
  • 6. Which elm species is known for its vase-shaped form?
A) Winged Elm
B) American Elm
C) Red Elm
D) Siberian Elm
  • 7. What is a distinguishing characteristic of Winged Elm?
A) Corky wings on twigs
B) Smooth bark
C) Large thorns
D) Reddish leaves in fall
  • 8. The bark of mature American elms is typically:
A) Smooth
B) Peeling
C) Deeply furrowed
D) Papery
  • 9. What type of fruit does an elm tree produce?
A) Acorn
B) Samara
C) Berry
D) Drupe
  • 10. Which elm is most tolerant of poor soil conditions?
A) English Elm
B) Red Elm
C) American Elm
D) Siberian Elm
  • 11. What does 'deciduous' mean in relation to trees?
A) Has needle-like leaves
B) Grows very slowly
C) Sheds leaves annually
D) Retains leaves year-round
  • 12. The shape of an elm's crown is also called its:
A) Root system
B) Leaf arrangement
C) Habit
D) Bark texture
  • 13. What is the primary method of elm seed dispersal?
A) Wind
B) Gravity
C) Animals
D) Water
  • 14. Red Elm is also known as:
A) Rock Elm
B) Slippery Elm
C) Cedar Elm
D) Water Elm
  • 15. What is a common use for Slippery Elm?
A) Firewood
B) Paper production
C) Medicinal purposes
D) Construction lumber
  • 16. Which elm species has the hardest wood?
A) American Elm
B) Siberian Elm
C) Red Elm
D) Rock Elm
  • 17. Cedar Elm is native to:
A) Pacific Northwest
B) Northeastern United States
C) Southern United States
D) Europe
  • 18. The flowers of elm trees are typically:
A) Large and showy
B) Brightly colored
C) Fragrant
D) Inconspicuous
  • 19. Elm trees are often found growing in what type of areas?
A) Floodplains
B) Swamps
C) High mountains
D) Deserts
  • 20. What is a defining characteristic of English Elm?
A) Rounded shape
B) Spreading branches
C) Columnar shape
D) Weeping branches
  • 21. What is the term for the study of trees?
A) Ecology
B) Zoology
C) Botany
D) Dendrology
  • 22. How can you differentiate between Siberian elm and American elm by looking at the leaves?
A) American elm leaves are rounder.
B) Siberian elm leaves are hairy.
C) American elm leaves are always perfectly symmetrical.
D) Siberian elm leaves are smaller.
  • 23. What impact did Dutch Elm Disease have on the American Elm population?
A) Had no impact
B) Improved the population
C) Made them more resistant to other diseases
D) Caused a significant decline
  • 24. What is the primary vector for Dutch Elm Disease?
A) Aphids
B) Elm bark beetles
C) Caterpillars
D) Wind
  • 25. Which of the following is NOT a species of elm?
A) Maple Elm
B) Cedar Elm
C) Winged Elm
D) Rock Elm
  • 26. What is a 'cultivar' in the context of trees?
A) A cultivated variety
B) A wild type
C) A type of disease
D) A type of fertilizer
  • 27. What is the significance of interveinal areas on elm leaves?
A) Areas between veins
B) Leaf stems
C) Leaf margins
D) Root systems
  • 28. Why is knowing about the native range important for identifying elm trees?
A) Helps narrow down possibilities
B) It is not important
C) Determines susceptibility to disease
D) Determines the size of the tree
  • 29. What can be inferred from the presence of buttress roots at the base of an elm tree?
A) Recent storm damage
B) Dry growing conditions
C) Potentially wet growing conditions
D) Extremely fertile soil
  • 30. If you see a tag identifying an elm as 'disease-resistant', what does it mean?
A) Less susceptible to certain diseases
B) Will never require pruning
C) Completely immune to all diseases
D) Will grow extremely quickly
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