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How to Identify and Classify Baobab Trees
Contributed by: Crossley
  • 1. What is the most distinctive feature used to identify a baobab tree, even from a distance?
A) Its consistent height across all species
B) Its swollen, bottle-shaped trunk
C) Its bright red flowers
D) Its exceptionally green leaves
  • 2. Which of these characteristics is NOT generally associated with baobab trees?
A) Long lifespan
B) Ability to store large amounts of water
C) Fast growth rate
D) Deciduous leaves during dry season
  • 3. What is the scientific name for the most well-known baobab species, found in Madagascar and Africa?
A) Adansonia perrieri
B) Adansonia suarezensis
C) Adansonia grandidieri
D) Adansonia digitata
  • 4. Where are most of the different species of baobab trees found?
A) Madagascar
B) South America
C) Australia
D) Africa
  • 5. During what time of year do baobab trees typically flower?
A) Dry season
B) Spring
C) Winter
D) Rainy season
  • 6. What is a key characteristic of baobab flowers?
A) They bloom during the day
B) They are large and pendulous
C) They are small and clustered
D) They are odorless
  • 7. The shape of baobab leaves is typically described as:
A) Linear
B) Pinnate
C) Palmate
D) Ovate
  • 8. Which baobab species is known for its exceptionally tall and slender trunk, resembling a vase?
A) Adansonia rubrostipa
B) Adansonia za
C) Adansonia grandidieri
D) Adansonia digitata
  • 9. What is the typical color of baobab bark?
A) Reddish-brown
B) Pure white
C) Grayish-brown
D) Bright green
  • 10. What is the primary method of seed dispersal for baobab trees?
A) Water dispersal
B) Wind dispersal
C) Self-dispersal
D) Animals eating the fruit
  • 11. Which of the following is a common use of baobab fruit?
A) Animal feed only
B) Making a refreshing drink
C) Building materials
D) Fuel source
  • 12. How can the age of a baobab tree be accurately determined?
A) Carbon dating
B) Analyzing leaf patterns
C) Counting tree rings
D) Measuring the trunk circumference
  • 13. What type of climate do baobab trees thrive in?
A) Tropical rainforest
B) Alpine regions
C) Arid and semi-arid
D) Temperate forest
  • 14. What is a significant threat to baobab populations in some areas?
A) Excessive rainfall
B) Habitat loss
C) Invasive insect species
D) Over-pollination
  • 15. Which continent is home to the *Adansonia digitata* species?
A) South America
B) Australia
C) Africa
D) Asia
  • 16. What distinguishes *Adansonia rubrostipa* from other baobab species?
A) Reddish bark
B) Smaller fruit size
C) Yellow flowers
D) Faster growth
  • 17. What is the ploidy level of the *Adansonia* genus?
A) Tetraploid
B) Octoploid
C) Haploid
D) Diploid
  • 18. How does the bark of baobab trees adapt them to their environment?
A) It is fire-resistant
B) It is highly reflective
C) It is edible
D) It absorbs radiation
  • 19. What is a common myth or legend associated with baobab trees?
A) They never die naturally
B) They are poisonous
C) They were planted upside down by gods
D) They only grow at night
  • 20. What is the typical lifespan of a baobab tree?
A) 10-20 years
B) Hundreds to thousands of years
C) 500 years
D) 50-100 years
  • 21. What is the scientific classification of baobab trees at the family level?
A) Poaceae
B) Malvaceae
C) Asteraceae
D) Fabaceae
  • 22. Which baobab species is found in mainland Australia?
A) Adansonia digitata
B) Adansonia suarezensis
C) Adansonia madagascariensis
D) Adansonia gregorii
  • 23. What is a common use for baobab seeds?
A) Making paper
B) Oil extraction
C) Direct consumption as a vegetable
D) Fertilizer
  • 24. How do baobab trees contribute to their ecosystem?
A) Providing shelter and food for animals
B) Preventing soil erosion
C) Creating its own ecosystem
D) Filtering water
  • 25. Which physical characteristic helps distinguish different *Adansonia* species?
A) Flower color
B) Trunk shape
C) Leaf size
D) Root depth
  • 26. What is a common ingredient found in baobab fruit powder?
A) Vitamin C
B) Vitamin B12
C) Sodium
D) Cholesterol
  • 27. What is a unique adaptation of baobab trees to water scarcity?
A) They store water in their trunk
B) They have extremely deep roots
C) They can survive without any water
D) They only grow during the rainy season
  • 28. Which species is endemic to the island of Madagascar?
A) Adansonia digitata
B) Adansonia gregorii
C) Adansonia madagascariensis
D) Adansonia gibbosa
  • 29. What is the conservation status of many baobab species?
A) Critically Endangered
B) Least Concern
C) Threatened or Endangered
D) Near Threatened
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