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