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