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How to use moss and plant growth as directional cues
Contributed by: Roe
  • 1. What side of a tree trunk does moss typically prefer in the Northern Hemisphere?
A) South
B) West
C) East
D) North
  • 2. Why does moss prefer the north side of trees in the Northern Hemisphere?
A) Higher temperature
B) Stronger winds
C) More direct sunlight
D) Less direct sunlight
  • 3. In the Southern Hemisphere, what side of a tree does moss typically prefer?
A) North
B) South
C) West
D) East
  • 4. What is the primary factor influencing moss distribution?
A) Elevation
B) Moisture
C) Animal activity
D) Soil type
  • 5. How can the presence of longer, denser growth indicate a specific direction?
A) More sunlight
B) More wind protection
C) More available water
D) Less nutrients
  • 6. What type of slope typically holds more moisture, promoting moss growth?
A) North-facing slope (N. Hemisphere)
B) West-facing slope
C) South-facing slope (N. Hemisphere)
D) East-facing slope
  • 7. Which type of environment would discourage moss growth?
A) Shady, moist areas
B) Dry, exposed areas
C) Areas near streams
D) Areas with dense tree cover
  • 8. What plant feature is most useful for determining sun exposure?
A) Flower color
B) Leaf orientation
C) Root depth
D) Bark thickness
  • 9. How does tree leaning relate to direction?
A) Leans away from sunlight
B) Leans away from prevailing winds
C) Leans towards sunlight
D) Leans towards prevailing winds
  • 10. What does stunted growth on one side of a plant potentially indicate?
A) Close proximity to water
B) Prevailing wind direction
C) Abundant sunlight
D) Fertile soil
  • 11. Why are younger trees not as reliable indicators?
A) They have deeper root systems
B) They are more resistant to environmental factors
C) They attract more moss
D) Growth patterns are still developing
  • 12. What does a 'flag tree' (branches only on one side) indicate?
A) Proximity to water
B) Direction of strong prevailing winds
C) Soil composition
D) Direction of sunlight
  • 13. What might elongated or stretched plant stems indicate?
A) Protection from wind
B) Search for sunlight
C) Nutrient-rich soil
D) Abundant water
  • 14. On an isolated tree, which side typically has denser branching?
A) The side facing uphill
B) The side facing prevailing winds
C) The side facing the most sunlight
D) The side facing away from the sun
  • 15. What is the term for plants that grow on other plants?
A) Parasites
B) Epiphytes
C) Saprophytes
D) Autotrophs
  • 16. How can you use lichen as a directional cue?
A) Attracts specific insects.
B) Always grows on the sunniest side.
C) Indicates soil acidity.
D) Similar to moss, favors moisture.
  • 17. If a tree is growing towards an opening in the canopy, what does it indicate?
A) Direction of sunlight
B) Direction of water source
C) Direction of fertile soil
D) Direction of prevailing wind
  • 18. What is a key limitation when using plant growth as a directional guide?
A) All plants respond the same way
B) Trees never fall
C) Plants are always perfectly aligned
D) Local variations in microclimate
  • 19. Why is knowing cardinal direction useful to directional navigation?
A) Directional Navigation is not impacted
B) The knowledge of survival techniques in wilderness
C) Having the ability to read maps
D) The ability to find your way around with a compass
  • 20. What is the effect of too much sunshine?
A) The tree will die
B) Too much rain
C) Dryness
D) Too much moss
  • 21. Why do you need to study all the plants in one location?
A) Look for patterns
B) Study what they eat
C) Memorize their names
D) Know how to grow them
  • 22. In the wilderness, what are two of the most important things?
A) Flashlight and a book
B) Food and water
C) GPS and phone
D) Sunscreen and bug spray
  • 23. If the bark of a tree is very thick, what can that mean?
A) It grows in a dry climate
B) It is a very old tree
C) It is diseased
D) It grows in a wet climate
  • 24. Where is most of the oxygen created?
A) Plants
B) The core of the Earth
C) Water
D) The Sun
  • 25. What part of the tree is best used to determine age?
A) The leaves
B) The rings
C) The branches
D) The bark
  • 26. Besides trees, what else can you use to determine direction?
A) The ground
B) Air
C) Rocks
D) Lakes
  • 27. Can you use tree sap as a sign of direction?
A) No
B) If it is in the sun
C) If it is under water
D) Yes
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