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How to Identify and Classify Chokeberries - Exam
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  • 1. What is the genus name for chokeberries?
A) Sorbus
B) Prunus
C) Aronia
D) Malus
  • 2. Which chokeberry species has black fruit?
A) Aronia melanocarpa
B) Aronia arbutifolia
C) Aronia prunifolia
D) Sorbus americana
  • 3. What fruit color characterizes Aronia arbutifolia?
A) Yellow
B) Red
C) Purple
D) Black
  • 4. Aronia prunifolia is often considered a hybrid of which two species?
A) Malus domestica and Aronia arbutifolia
B) Aronia arbutifolia and Aronia melanocarpa
C) Prunus serotina and Aronia melanocarpa
D) Aronia melanocarpa and Sorbus americana
  • 5. What is a key leaf characteristic to look for when identifying chokeberries?
A) Needle-like leaves
B) Serrations along the leaf margin
C) Smooth leaf margin
D) Compound leaves
  • 6. What type of flower cluster do chokeberries typically have?
A) Panicle
B) Spike
C) Corymb
D) Raceme
  • 7. What is the typical fruit size of chokeberries?
A) Small, berry-like
B) Large, apple-like
C) Very large, melon-like
D) Long, pod-like
  • 8. What is the habitat preference of many chokeberry species?
A) Alpine meadows
B) Wetlands and edges of woods
C) Deep forests
D) Deserts
  • 9. Which species is commonly called 'Red Chokeberry'?
A) Aronia melanocarpa
B) Aronia prunifolia
C) Sorbus aucuparia
D) Aronia arbutifolia
  • 10. What is a distinguishing feature of Aronia melanocarpa's fruit?
A) Green color
B) Bright red color
C) Dark, almost black color
D) Orange color
  • 11. Which term describes the arrangement of leaves on a chokeberry stem?
A) Whorled
B) Basal
C) Alternate
D) Opposite
  • 12. What is the taste of chokeberries often described as?
A) Salty
B) Astringent
C) Sweet
D) Sour
  • 13. In what season do chokeberries typically ripen?
A) Winter
B) Early summer
C) Late summer/early fall
D) Spring
  • 14. What is the flower color of chokeberries?
A) Yellow
B) White or pinkish
C) Blue
D) Purple
  • 15. What is the typical size of a mature chokeberry shrub?
A) Over 20 feet
B) 10-15 feet
C) 3-8 feet
D) Under 1 foot
  • 16. Are chokeberries deciduous or evergreen?
A) Evergreen
B) Deciduous
C) Semi-evergreen
D) Coniferous
  • 17. Which of these characteristics best describes the stems of chokeberries?
A) Thick and woody
B) Vine-like
C) Covered in thorns
D) Relatively slender
  • 18. How can you differentiate Aronia from other similar-looking berries like Sorbus?
A) By the presence of thorns
B) By examining the bark
C) By the root system
D) By examining the flower and fruit clusters
  • 19. What is the most reliable method for confirming chokeberry species identification?
A) Relying solely on leaf shape
B) Relying solely on fruit color
C) Relying solely on stem color
D) Careful examination of multiple characteristics
  • 20. What is a common use for chokeberries?
A) Animal feed
B) Jams and Jellies
C) Wood for construction
D) Raw consumption as a snack
  • 21. What type of soil do chokeberries typically prefer?
A) Sandy soil
B) Dry, alkaline soil
C) Heavy clay soil
D) Well-drained, acidic soil
  • 22. Are chokeberries native to North America?
A) Yes
B) No, they are native to South America
C) No, they are native to Asia
D) No, they are native to Europe
  • 23. What is the average size of chokeberry leaves?
A) 2-4 inches long
B) 10-12 inches long
C) Less than 1 inch long
D) More than 6 inches long
  • 24. Which of these is NOT a common name for Aronia melanocarpa?
A) Red Chokeberry
B) Black Chokeberry
C) Chokecherry
D) Black Aronia
  • 25. Which characteristic is least helpful when distinguishing between Aronia species?
A) Leaf shape
B) Growth habit
C) Bark texture
D) Fruit color
  • 26. What is a key ecological role of chokeberries?
A) Fixing nitrogen in the soil
B) Controlling invasive species
C) Acting as a windbreak
D) Providing food for wildlife
  • 27. The tartness of chokeberries is due to their high concentration of:
A) Sugars
B) Tannins
C) Starches
D) Acids
  • 28. How does sun exposure affect chokeberry fruit production?
A) More shade leads to higher fruit production
B) Sun exposure has no effect on fruit production
C) More sun leads to higher fruit production
D) Sun exposure only affects leaf color
  • 29. Which plant family do chokeberries belong to?
A) Rosaceae
B) Fabaceae
C) Poaceae
D) Asteraceae
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