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How to Identify and Classify Jackalberry Trees
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  • 1. What is the scientific name for the Jackalberry tree?
A) Adansonia digitata
B) Diospyros mespiliformis
C) Ficus sycomorus
D) Acacia nilotica
  • 2. Jackalberry trees are typically found in what type of habitat?
A) Alpine Tundra
B) Rainforest
C) Desert
D) Woodland and Savannah
  • 3. What is a distinctive feature of Jackalberry tree bark?
A) Bright red and peeling
B) Dark grey and fissured
C) Covered in thorns
D) Smooth and green
  • 4. What is the shape and arrangement of Jackalberry leaves?
A) Needle-like, opposite
B) Elliptical, alternate
C) Heart-shaped, whorled
D) Circular, basal rosette
  • 5. What is the color of young Jackalberry leaves?
A) White
B) Yellow
C) Reddish
D) Blue
  • 6. Are Jackalberry trees deciduous or evergreen?
A) Semi-deciduous
B) It varies depending on the season
C) Deciduous
D) Evergreen
  • 7. What color are the flowers of the Jackalberry tree?
A) Bright red
B) Vibrant purple
C) Creamy-white
D) Deep blue
  • 8. Are Jackalberry flowers typically solitary or in clusters?
A) Pairs
B) Solitary
C) Clusters
D) Whorls
  • 9. What type of fruit does the Jackalberry tree produce?
A) A spiky nut
B) A dry capsule
C) A round berry
D) A long pod
  • 10. What is the typical color of a ripe Jackalberry fruit?
A) Yellow to purple-black
B) Orange
C) White
D) Bright green
  • 11. What is the approximate size of a mature Jackalberry fruit?
A) 5-7 cm in diameter
B) 1-1.5 cm in diameter
C) 10-12 cm in diameter
D) 20-25 cm in diameter
  • 12. Are Jackalberries edible?
A) Only when cooked
B) Yes
C) Only for animals
D) No
  • 13. What animals are known to eat Jackalberry fruits?
A) Various mammals and birds
B) Only insects
C) Only reptiles
D) None, they are poisonous
  • 14. What is a common use of Jackalberry wood?
A) Furniture making
B) Medicinal purposes only
C) Paper production
D) Fuelwood only
  • 15. What is the average height of a mature Jackalberry tree?
A) Less than 1 meter
B) Over 50 meters
C) 2-3 meters
D) 4-25 meters
  • 16. Jackalberry trees are associated with which of the following African landmarks?
A) Victoria Falls
B) The Sahara Desert
C) Mount Kilimanjaro
D) The Nile River
  • 17. What is the texture of the Jackalberry fruit's flesh?
A) Floury
B) Juicy
C) Fibrous
D) Gummy
  • 18. How can you distinguish a male Jackalberry tree from a female tree?
A) By the leaf size
B) By examining the flower structure
C) By the bark color
D) Male trees have thorns
  • 19. Jackalberry trees often grow near what geographical feature?
A) Rocky outcrops
B) Sandy dunes
C) Water sources
D) Volcanic vents
  • 20. What is a traditional use of Jackalberry roots?
A) Medicinal purposes
B) Dyeing fabrics
C) Building shelters
D) Making rope
  • 21. What is the lifespan of a typical Jackalberry tree?
A) 20-30 years
B) Over 100 years
C) 50-60 years
D) Less than 10 years
  • 22. The Jackalberry tree belongs to which plant family?
A) Poaceae
B) Fabaceae
C) Asteraceae
D) Ebenaceae
  • 23. What is the role of Jackalberry trees in soil conservation?
A) None
B) Increasing soil acidity
C) Stabilizing soil with their roots
D) Depleting soil nutrients
  • 24. How does fire affect Jackalberry trees?
A) They are unaffected by fire
B) They are highly susceptible to fire
C) They are relatively fire-resistant
D) Fire promotes their growth
  • 25. Which of these is NOT a common name for the Diospyros mespiliformis?
A) Baobab Tree
B) African Ebony
C) Jakkalsbessie
D) Jackalberry Tree
  • 26. What is a potential threat to Jackalberry tree populations?
A) Overpopulation
B) Decreased temperature
C) Habitat loss
D) Increased rainfall
  • 27. What is the arrangement of the veins in a Jackalberry leaf?
A) Arcuate
B) Pinnate
C) Parallel
D) Palmate
  • 28. What is the shape of the calyx lobes of the Jackalberry flower?
A) Pointed
B) Rounded
C) Spiky
D) Absent
  • 29. The Jackalberry tree provides shelter for?
A) No animals
B) Only Mammals
C) Variety of animals
D) Only Birds
  • 30. How are Jackalberry seeds dispersed?
A) By wind
B) By animals eating the fruit
C) By humans
D) By water
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