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