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