How to Identify and Classify Jackalberry Trees
  • 1. What is the scientific name for the Jackalberry tree?
A) Acacia nilotica
B) Adansonia digitata
C) Diospyros mespiliformis
D) Ficus sycomorus
  • 2. Jackalberry trees are typically found in what type of habitat?
A) Desert
B) Rainforest
C) Alpine Tundra
D) Woodland and Savannah
  • 3. What is a distinctive feature of Jackalberry tree bark?
A) Covered in thorns
B) Dark grey and fissured
C) Smooth and green
D) Bright red and peeling
  • 4. What is the shape and arrangement of Jackalberry leaves?
A) Circular, basal rosette
B) Heart-shaped, whorled
C) Needle-like, opposite
D) Elliptical, alternate
  • 5. What is the color of young Jackalberry leaves?
A) White
B) Blue
C) Reddish
D) Yellow
  • 6. Are Jackalberry trees deciduous or evergreen?
A) Deciduous
B) It varies depending on the season
C) Semi-deciduous
D) Evergreen
  • 7. What color are the flowers of the Jackalberry tree?
A) Creamy-white
B) Vibrant purple
C) Bright red
D) Deep blue
  • 8. Are Jackalberry flowers typically solitary or in clusters?
A) Clusters
B) Solitary
C) Whorls
D) Pairs
  • 9. What type of fruit does the Jackalberry tree produce?
A) A round berry
B) A spiky nut
C) A long pod
D) A dry capsule
  • 10. What is the typical color of a ripe Jackalberry fruit?
A) Yellow to purple-black
B) Bright green
C) White
D) Orange
  • 11. What is the approximate size of a mature Jackalberry fruit?
A) 1-1.5 cm in diameter
B) 5-7 cm in diameter
C) 20-25 cm in diameter
D) 10-12 cm in diameter
  • 12. Are Jackalberries edible?
A) Only when cooked
B) No
C) Only for animals
D) Yes
  • 13. What animals are known to eat Jackalberry fruits?
A) None, they are poisonous
B) Various mammals and birds
C) Only insects
D) Only reptiles
  • 14. What is a common use of Jackalberry wood?
A) Paper production
B) Furniture making
C) Fuelwood only
D) Medicinal purposes only
  • 15. What is the average height of a mature Jackalberry tree?
A) Over 50 meters
B) Less than 1 meter
C) 2-3 meters
D) 4-25 meters
  • 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) Juicy
B) Fibrous
C) Floury
D) Gummy
  • 18. How can you distinguish a male Jackalberry tree from a female tree?
A) By the leaf size
B) By examining the flower structure
C) By the bark color
D) Male trees have thorns
  • 19. Jackalberry trees often grow near what geographical feature?
A) Water sources
B) Rocky outcrops
C) Volcanic vents
D) Sandy dunes
  • 20. What is a traditional use of Jackalberry roots?
A) Dyeing fabrics
B) Medicinal purposes
C) Building shelters
D) Making rope
  • 21. What is the lifespan of a typical Jackalberry tree?
A) 20-30 years
B) Over 100 years
C) 50-60 years
D) Less than 10 years
  • 22. The Jackalberry tree belongs to which plant family?
A) Ebenaceae
B) Poaceae
C) Fabaceae
D) Asteraceae
  • 23. What is the role of Jackalberry trees in soil conservation?
A) Depleting soil nutrients
B) None
C) Stabilizing soil with their roots
D) Increasing soil acidity
  • 24. How does fire affect Jackalberry trees?
A) Fire promotes their growth
B) They are unaffected by fire
C) They are relatively fire-resistant
D) They are highly susceptible to fire
  • 25. Which of these is NOT a common name for the Diospyros mespiliformis?
A) Jackalberry Tree
B) Baobab Tree
C) African Ebony
D) Jakkalsbessie
  • 26. What is a potential threat to Jackalberry tree populations?
A) Increased rainfall
B) Habitat loss
C) Decreased temperature
D) Overpopulation
  • 27. What is the arrangement of the veins in a Jackalberry leaf?
A) Pinnate
B) Arcuate
C) Palmate
D) Parallel
  • 28. What is the shape of the calyx lobes of the Jackalberry flower?
A) Rounded
B) Absent
C) Pointed
D) Spiky
  • 29. The Jackalberry tree provides shelter for?
A) Variety of animals
B) No animals
C) Only Birds
D) Only Mammals
  • 30. How are Jackalberry seeds dispersed?
A) By water
B) By humans
C) By animals eating the fruit
D) By wind
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