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How to Identify and Classify Jackalberry Trees - Exam
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  • 1. What is the scientific name for the Jackalberry tree?
A) Acacia nilotica
B) Ficus sycomorus
C) Adansonia digitata
D) Diospyros mespiliformis
  • 2. Jackalberry trees are typically found in what type of habitat?
A) Desert
B) Alpine Tundra
C) Rainforest
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) Smooth and green
D) Covered in thorns
  • 4. What is the shape and arrangement of Jackalberry leaves?
A) Circular, basal rosette
B) Needle-like, opposite
C) Heart-shaped, whorled
D) Elliptical, alternate
  • 5. What is the color of young Jackalberry leaves?
A) White
B) Reddish
C) Blue
D) Yellow
  • 6. Are Jackalberry trees deciduous or evergreen?
A) Deciduous
B) It varies depending on the season
C) Evergreen
D) Semi-deciduous
  • 7. What color are the flowers of the Jackalberry tree?
A) Vibrant purple
B) Creamy-white
C) Deep blue
D) Bright red
  • 8. Are Jackalberry flowers typically solitary or in clusters?
A) Whorls
B) Clusters
C) Solitary
D) Pairs
  • 9. What type of fruit does the Jackalberry tree produce?
A) A long pod
B) A spiky nut
C) A dry capsule
D) A round berry
  • 10. What is the typical color of a ripe Jackalberry fruit?
A) Yellow to purple-black
B) Bright green
C) Orange
D) White
  • 11. What is the approximate size of a mature Jackalberry fruit?
A) 5-7 cm in diameter
B) 20-25 cm in diameter
C) 1-1.5 cm in diameter
D) 10-12 cm in diameter
  • 12. Are Jackalberries edible?
A) No
B) Only when cooked
C) Only for animals
D) Yes
  • 13. What animals are known to eat Jackalberry fruits?
A) Only insects
B) Only reptiles
C) None, they are poisonous
D) Various mammals and birds
  • 14. What is a common use of Jackalberry wood?
A) Fuelwood only
B) Medicinal purposes only
C) Paper production
D) Furniture making
  • 15. What is the average height of a mature Jackalberry tree?
A) 2-3 meters
B) Over 50 meters
C) 4-25 meters
D) Less than 1 meter
  • 16. Jackalberry trees are associated with which of the following African landmarks?
A) The Sahara Desert
B) Victoria Falls
C) Mount Kilimanjaro
D) The Nile River
  • 17. What is the texture of the Jackalberry fruit's flesh?
A) Gummy
B) Fibrous
C) Juicy
D) Floury
  • 18. How can you distinguish a male Jackalberry tree from a female tree?
A) Male trees have thorns
B) By the leaf size
C) By the bark color
D) By examining the flower structure
  • 19. Jackalberry trees often grow near what geographical feature?
A) Sandy dunes
B) Rocky outcrops
C) Water sources
D) Volcanic vents
  • 20. What is a traditional use of Jackalberry roots?
A) Making rope
B) Building shelters
C) Dyeing fabrics
D) Medicinal purposes
  • 21. What is the lifespan of a typical Jackalberry tree?
A) Over 100 years
B) Less than 10 years
C) 20-30 years
D) 50-60 years
  • 22. The Jackalberry tree belongs to which plant family?
A) Ebenaceae
B) Fabaceae
C) Asteraceae
D) Poaceae
  • 23. What is the role of Jackalberry trees in soil conservation?
A) Stabilizing soil with their roots
B) None
C) Increasing soil acidity
D) Depleting soil nutrients
  • 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) Habitat loss
B) Decreased temperature
C) Increased rainfall
D) Overpopulation
  • 27. What is the arrangement of the veins in a Jackalberry leaf?
A) Pinnate
B) Arcuate
C) Parallel
D) Palmate
  • 28. What is the shape of the calyx lobes of the Jackalberry flower?
A) Absent
B) Spiky
C) Pointed
D) Rounded
  • 29. The Jackalberry tree provides shelter for?
A) No animals
B) Only Birds
C) Variety of animals
D) Only Mammals
  • 30. How are Jackalberry seeds dispersed?
A) By humans
B) By animals eating the fruit
C) By wind
D) By water
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