How to Identify and Classify Cedar Trees
  • 1. Which of these is a key characteristic of true cedar trees?
A) Needles arranged in whorls or spirals
B) Flat, scale-like leaves
C) Berry-like cones
D) Opposite branching pattern
  • 2. True cedars belong to the genus:
A) Thuja
B) Cedrus
C) Juniperus
D) Chamaecyparis
  • 3. Which cedar species is native to the Atlas Mountains?
A) Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara)
B) Lebanon Cedar (Cedrus libani)
C) Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica)
D) Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana)
  • 4. What cone characteristic helps distinguish Cedrus species?
A) Tiny, almost invisible cones
B) Upright cones that disintegrate on the tree
C) Fleshy, berry-like cones
D) Pendant cones that remain intact
  • 5. The needles of Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara) are typically:
A) Bluish-green and drooping
B) Scale-like and pressed against the stem
C) Yellow-green and sharp
D) Bright green and stiff
  • 6. What is a 'false cedar'?
A) A tree that looks like a cedar but is not in the Cedrus genus.
B) A young cedar tree.
C) A cedar tree with a disease.
D) A cedar tree that has been pruned incorrectly.
  • 7. Which of these is NOT a true cedar?
A) Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana)
B) Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara)
C) Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica)
D) Lebanon Cedar (Cedrus libani)
  • 8. Eastern Red Cedar is actually a:
A) Pine
B) Juniper
C) Cypress
D) Fir
  • 9. What is the typical lifespan of a Lebanon Cedar?
A) Around 100 years
B) Only a few decades
C) Less than 50 years
D) Hundreds of years
  • 10. Which cedar is known for its strong, aromatic wood?
A) Incense Cedar
B) All true cedars
C) Western Red Cedar
D) Eastern Red Cedar
  • 11. How are cedar cones pollinated?
A) Bees
B) Birds
C) Wind
D) Water
  • 12. What type of climate do true cedars typically prefer?
A) Arctic tundra
B) Desert
C) Mediterranean or temperate
D) Tropical rainforest
  • 13. What is a common use of cedar wood?
A) Paper production
B) Making chests and closets
C) Fuel for heating
D) Food for livestock
  • 14. Which cedar is the national emblem of Lebanon?
A) Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica)
B) Lebanon Cedar (Cedrus libani)
C) Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana)
D) Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara)
  • 15. What is the primary way to propagate true cedars?
A) Seeds
B) Cuttings
C) Leaf layering
D) Root suckers
  • 16. What type of root system do Cedar trees possess?
A) Deep taproot with lateral roots
B) Shallow, fibrous root system
C) Knee-like roots
D) Aerial roots
  • 17. Which characteristic is NOT common to all true cedars?
A) Upright cones
B) Specific needle length
C) Needles in whorls
D) Aromatic wood
  • 18. What is the significance of the oil found in cedar wood?
A) Insect repellent properties
B) Makes the wood more susceptible to rot
C) Prevents the wood from drying out
D) Increases the wood's flammability
  • 19. Which 'false cedar' is commonly used for hedging?
A) Incense Cedar (Calocedrus decurrens)
B) Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana)
C) Thuja (Arborvitae)
D) Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana)
  • 20. How does the bark of a mature Cedar tree typically appear?
A) Thick, furrowed, and often reddish-brown
B) Thin and papery
C) Green and scaly
D) Smooth and gray
  • 21. Deodar Cedar is native to which region?
A) Mediterranean
B) North America
C) South America
D) Himalayas
  • 22. Which of the following is a disease that can affect Cedar trees?
A) Cedar-apple rust
B) Dutch elm disease
C) Oak wilt
D) Pine needle cast
  • 23. What is the growth rate of most true Cedar trees?
A) Slow to moderate
B) Depends on the soil type
C) Extremely slow
D) Very fast
  • 24. Which of these characteristics is typically NOT found in Cedrus species?
A) Aromatic wood
B) Needles in clusters
C) Durable timber
D) Berry-like cones
  • 25. Which is a common use of cedar mulch?
A) Adding nitrogen to the soil
B) Repelling insects in gardens
C) Increasing soil pH
D) Attracting pollinators
  • 26. What is the typical shape of a mature Lebanon Cedar?
A) Pyramidal
B) Broad and spreading with a flat top
C) Tall and columnar
D) Weeping
  • 27. Which Cedar is known for its drooping branch tips?
A) Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara)
B) Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica)
C) Lebanon Cedar (Cedrus libani)
D) Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana)
  • 28. The term 'whorl' refers to what arrangement of needles on a Cedar tree?
A) Needles growing randomly along the stem
B) A circular arrangement of needles around a stem
C) Needles growing only on one side of the stem
D) Pairs of needles growing opposite each other
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