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