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How to Identify and Classify Tamboti Trees - Quiz
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  • 1. What is the scientific name of the Tamboti tree?
A) Adansonia digitata
B) Spirostachys africana
C) Acacia tortilis
D) Combretum imberbe
  • 2. What is the most distinctive characteristic of Tamboti wood?
A) Extreme flexibility
B) Pleasant aroma
C) High water content
D) Poisonous sap
  • 3. What is the typical habitat of Tamboti trees?
A) Rainforests
B) Bushveld and woodlands
C) High altitude grasslands
D) Desert environments
  • 4. What is the leaf arrangement of Tamboti leaves?
A) Opposite
B) Whorled
C) Alternate
D) Basal
  • 5. What color are the flowers of the Tamboti tree?
A) Deep blue
B) Yellow-green
C) Pure white
D) Bright red
  • 6. What type of fruit does the Tamboti tree produce?
A) A pod
B) A capsule
C) A berry
D) A drupe
  • 7. What is the shape of the Tamboti fruit?
A) Round
B) Four-sided
C) Elongated
D) Three-lobed
  • 8. What is the primary use of Tamboti wood?
A) Fuelwood
B) Paper production
C) Furniture making
D) Construction
  • 9. What is a major danger associated with using Tamboti wood for fires?
A) Toxic smoke
B) Rapid burning
C) Excessive sparks
D) Weak flames
  • 10. How can you identify Tamboti by its bark?
A) Bright green
B) Dark brown, fissured
C) Peeling in layers
D) Smooth and grey
  • 11. What is the growth rate of a Tamboti tree?
A) Slow
B) Very fast
C) Moderate
D) Fast
  • 12. Which animal is known to be immune to the Tamboti's poisonous sap?
A) Giraffe
B) Elephant
C) Rhino
D) None
  • 13. What is the average height of a mature Tamboti tree?
A) 20-30 meters
B) Over 40 meters
C) 4-18 meters
D) Less than 2 meters
  • 14. What is the meaning of 'africana' in the scientific name?
A) Beautiful
B) Of Africa
C) Poisonous
D) Tall
  • 15. How does the Tamboti tree propagate?
A) By seeds
B) By root suckers
C) By layering
D) By cuttings
  • 16. What is the shape of the Tamboti leaf?
A) Elliptical
B) Circular
C) Needle-like
D) Heart-shaped
  • 17. During which season does the Tamboti tree typically flower?
A) Autumn
B) Summer
C) Spring
D) Winter
  • 18. Is the Tamboti tree deciduous or evergreen?
A) Semi-deciduous
B) Evergreen
C) Deciduous
D) Depends on the location
  • 19. What type of soil does the Tamboti tree prefer?
A) Sandy
B) Well-drained
C) Waterlogged
D) Clay
  • 20. What is the role of the Tamboti tree in the ecosystem?
A) Pollination (only)
B) Controls soil erosion (only)
C) Provides habitat
D) Fixes nitrogen
  • 21. Which of these is NOT a common name for the Tamboti tree?
A) Jumping bean tree
B) Tambotie
C) Marula
D) Sandalwood
  • 22. What is the main compound that makes Tamboti sap poisonous?
A) Strychnine
B) Cyanide
C) Diterpenoid esters
D) Arsenic
  • 23. What part of the Tamboti tree contains the highest concentration of poison?
A) Roots
B) Sap
C) Leaves
D) Bark
  • 24. What is a traditional use for the Tamboti seed?
A) Pain relief
B) Wound healing
C) Making candles
D) Treating malaria
  • 25. Which country has a large distribution of Tamboti trees?
A) Russia
B) South Africa
C) Canada
D) Brazil
  • 26. How does the Tamboti tree benefit from its poisonous sap?
A) Protects from fire
B) Attracts pollinators
C) Deters herbivores
D) Provides nutrients
  • 27. What is a visible sign that a Tamboti tree has been damaged?
A) Milky sap
B) Red sap
C) Clear sap
D) No sap
  • 28. What safety precaution should always be taken when handling Tamboti wood?
A) Wash hands with bleach
B) Work outdoors
C) Wear gloves
D) Wear a mask
  • 29. What other plant species can often be found near Tamboti trees?
A) Acacia species
B) Palm trees
C) Mangrove trees
D) Orchid species
  • 30. Which of these is a potential symptom of Tamboti sap poisoning?
A) Improved vision
B) Increased energy
C) Hair growth
D) Skin irritation
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