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How to Identify and Classify Marula Trees - Quiz
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  • 1. What is the scientific name of the Marula tree?
A) Sclerocarya birrea
B) Mangifera indica
C) Ficus carica
D) Adansonia digitata
  • 2. Which family does the Marula tree belong to?
A) Fabaceae
B) Rosaceae
C) Anacardiaceae
D) Poaceae
  • 3. What is the typical height of a mature Marula tree?
A) 2-5 meters
B) Less than 1 meter
C) 9-18 meters
D) 20-30 meters
  • 4. What is the color of the Marula fruit when ripe?
A) Green
B) Yellow
C) Blue
D) Red
  • 5. What is the texture of Marula bark?
A) Peeling, white
B) Spiky, green
C) Smooth, greyish
D) Rough, brown
  • 6. What is the shape of the Marula fruit?
A) Triangular
B) Oval to round
C) Irregular
D) Elongated
  • 7. How many seeds are typically found inside a Marula fruit?
A) None
B) 1-3
C) 10-20
D) 5-10
  • 8. What type of leaves does the Marula tree have?
A) Needle-like
B) Simple
C) Palmately compound
D) Pinnately compound
  • 9. Are Marula trees deciduous or evergreen?
A) Deciduous
B) Semi-deciduous
C) Evergreen
D) Always green
  • 10. In which regions are Marula trees commonly found?
A) North America
B) Australia
C) Sub-Saharan Africa
D) Europe
  • 11. What is a key characteristic of Marula flowers?
A) Always fragrant
B) Dioecious
C) Showy and colorful
D) Pollinated by wind
  • 12. What does dioecious mean in relation to Marula trees?
A) Male and female flowers are on separate trees.
B) Flowers are sterile.
C) Flowers only bloom at night.
D) Flowers have both male and female parts.
  • 13. What is a common use of the Marula fruit?
A) Making Amarula liqueur
B) Making rubber
C) Making paper
D) Making bricks
  • 14. What is the primary method of seed dispersal for Marula trees?
A) Self-dispersal
B) Animal dispersal
C) Wind dispersal
D) Water dispersal
  • 15. What color are Marula flowers?
A) Bright red
B) Vibrant purple
C) Deep blue
D) Creamy white to greenish
  • 16. What is the shape of the Marula tree crown?
A) Columnar
B) Rounded and spreading
C) Pyramidal
D) Weeping
  • 17. How are male and female Marula trees identified (without flowers/fruit)?
A) Male trees are taller
B) Male trees have darker bark
C) Generally indistinguishable without flowers/fruit
D) Female trees have more branches
  • 18. What is the ecological role of Marula trees?
A) Deplete soil nutrients
B) Provide food and shelter for wildlife
C) Inhibit the growth of other plants
D) Attract harmful insects
  • 19. Which part of the Marula tree is used for medicinal purposes?
A) Only the flowers
B) Only the seeds
C) Only the roots
D) Bark, leaves, and fruit
  • 20. What is the approximate diameter of a mature Marula tree trunk?
A) Less than 10 cm
B) Up to 1 meter
C) 5-6 meters
D) 2-3 meters
  • 21. What is a characteristic feature of the Marula seed?
A) Soft, fleshy coating
B) Wing-like structure for wind dispersal
C) Hard, woody shell
D) Spiny exterior
  • 22. When do Marula trees typically flower?
A) Summer
B) Autumn
C) Winter
D) Spring
  • 23. What is the pulp of the Marula fruit rich in?
A) Vitamin B12
B) Vitamin A
C) Vitamin D
D) Vitamin C
  • 24. What is a common insect pest that affects Marula trees?
A) Ants
B) Caterpillars
C) Beetles
D) Fruit flies
  • 25. What is the lifespan of a Marula tree?
A) Up to 150 years
B) Over 500 years
C) Less than 20 years
D) Around 50 years
  • 26. Which of these is NOT a common use of Marula oil?
A) Traditional medicine
B) Fuel for engines
C) Cooking
D) Cosmetics
  • 27. What type of climate is best suited for Marula trees?
A) Warm, frost-free
B) Cold, snowy
C) Temperate, rainy
D) Desert
  • 28. What is the significance of Marula trees in some African cultures?
A) Avoided due to poisonous properties
B) Considered unlucky
C) Sacred and associated with fertility
D) Used only for firewood
  • 29. What is the best soil type for Marula tree growth?
A) Waterlogged soil
B) Clay soil
C) Rocky soil
D) Well-drained sandy loam
  • 30. How does the Marula tree contribute to soil conservation?
A) It prevents water infiltration
B) It causes soil acidification
C) Its roots help prevent soil erosion
D) It has no impact on soil conservation
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