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20 Questions about Forestry | Sci / Tech

This test is to help all kids competing in the Envirothon.

A multiple-choice quiz by Puntaburger69. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Puntaburger69

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
37,582

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

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Tough

Avg Score
11 / 20

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Question 1 of 20

1. What is the most common tree in New York State? Hint

Red Oak

Sugar Maple

White Pine

American Beech

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Question 2 of 20

2. What is the scientific name of Red Oak? Hint

Quercus rubra

Rhus typhina

Quercas alba

Prunus serotina

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Question 3 of 20

3. The bark is dead material.

True

False

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Question 4 of 20

4. What tree is known for having noticeably large lenticels? Hint

Pin Cherry

Red Maple

Sugar Maple

Red Oak

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Question 5 of 20

5. What is left in the forest after harvesting is known as_________? Hint

Top

Slash

Grading

Fell

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Question 6 of 20

6. A common name for Hophornbeam is... Hint

Ironwood

Basswood

Musclewood

Birckwood

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Question 7 of 20

7. Blister Rust affects what tree? Hint

White Oak

Chestnut Oak

White Ash

White Pine

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Question 8 of 20

8. What is the best time to trim a Christmas tree? Hint

October

November

March

June

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Question 9 of 20

9. What tree is known to have 'bulls' eyes'? Hint

Sugar Maple

White Oak

White Ash

Red Maple

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Question 10 of 20

10. How many links are in a chain? Hint

100

200

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Question 11 of 20

11. What tree has the most mast? Hint

Red Maple

Sugarberry

White Pine

White Oak

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Question 12 of 20

12. Which tree has a catkin? Hint

Sugar Maple

American Chestnut

Osage Orange

Black Cherry

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Question 13 of 20

13. What tree has a pome? Hint

Oak

Walnut

Apple

Maple

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Question 14 of 20

14. Which tree has opposite branches? Hint

Sugar Maple

White Oak

Red Oak

Basswood

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Question 15 of 20

15. What is the Latin name of Basswood? Hint

Prunus americana

Alnus rugosa

Larix rubra

Tilia americana

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Question 16 of 20

16. What is BAF? Hint

Brazil Area Farm

Basal Area Frequency

Basal Area Factor

Barn Animal Farm

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Question 17 of 20

17. How many feet are in a chain? Hint

100

200

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Question 18 of 20

18. What instrument is used to measure slope? Hint

Clinometer

Biltmore

Pulaski

Hypsometer

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Question 19 of 20

19. Trees that have larger branches than average trees are known as what? Hint

Big

Snag Trees

Wolf trees

Widowmakers

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Question 20 of 20

20. What is the official New York State tree? Hint

Slippery Elm

Sugar Maple

White Oak

White Pine

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the most common tree in New York State?

Answer: Sugar Maple

There is a slight debate between Red and Sugar Maple but sources say Sugar.

2. What is the scientific name of Red Oak?

Answer: Quercus rubra

3. The bark is dead material.

Answer: True

4. What tree is known for having noticeably large lenticels?

Answer: Pin Cherry

5. What is left in the forest after harvesting is known as_________?

Answer: Slash

6. A common name for Hophornbeam is...

Answer: Ironwood

Remember: Iron is carried in hopper cars and this tree will be remembered easily.

7. Blister Rust affects what tree?

Answer: White Pine

This gives the needles a slight reddish appearance.

8. What is the best time to trim a Christmas tree?

Answer: June

9. What tree is known to have 'bulls' eyes'?

Answer: Red Maple

These are more distinct at a younger age but if the tree has them it is definitely a Red Maple.

10. How many links are in a chain?

Answer: 100

A chain is a forestry tool used to measure out the distance of 66 feet and this is to take the height of the tree.

11. What tree has the most mast?

Answer: White Oak

12. Which tree has a catkin?

Answer: American Chestnut

A catkin is a furry little thing that looks like a cat tail.

13. What tree has a pome?

Answer: Apple

A pear is also a pome.

14. Which tree has opposite branches?

Answer: Sugar Maple

MADCAPHORSE: This is how you remember the trees with opposite branches. It stands for Maple, Ash, Dogwood, Caprifoliacy, And Horsechesnut.

15. What is the Latin name of Basswood?

Answer: Tilia americana

16. What is BAF?

Answer: Basal Area Factor

This is a measure of density of your forest and it is usually considered to be good at 60-90 trees. The measure is found with a prism or Cruise-all.

17. How many feet are in a chain?

Answer: 66

Again a chain is a forester's tool.

18. What instrument is used to measure slope?

Answer: Clinometer

This instrument is used by sighting on a person that is a distance away and getting an optical illusion so that you can read the percent slope and see the person.

19. Trees that have larger branches than average trees are known as what?

Answer: Wolf trees

20. What is the official New York State tree?

Answer: Sugar Maple

Source: Author Puntaburger69

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