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Quiz about Plants in the Family Ancardiaceae

Plants in the Family Ancardiaceae Quiz

A quiz about poison ivy and other plants in the family Ancardiaceae.

A multiple-choice quiz by Akiko. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Akiko

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
159,880

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
665

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Atlantic poison oak is found in many states along the Atlantic except which of these? Hint

South Carolina

Florida

New York

Virginia

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Question 2 of 10

2. Toxicodendron radicans, also known as Eastern poison ivy, mainly is not found further west than western Texas. Which state, west of Texas, does this poison ivy also occur in? Hint

Utah

Arizona

California

Washington

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Question 3 of 10

3. In Kentucky, poison sumac is endangered.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. What kingdom is Rhus trilobata, also know as skunkbush sumac, found in? Hint

Anthocerophyta

Plantae

Protista

Anacardiaceae

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Question 5 of 10

5. In which class does fragrant sumac (scientific name Rhus aromatica) belong? Hint

Monocotyledons

Bulgula

Plantae

Dicotyledons

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Question 6 of 10

6. What oil causes a poison ivy rash? Hint

urushiol oil

castor oil

olive oil

poincher oil

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Question 7 of 10

7. You can't be affected by dead poison ivy.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Poison ivy isn't all bad. What is one benefit of the plant? Hint

The berries provide food for birds

There's nothing good about this plant

The dead plant won't make you itchy

It will cure dandruff

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Question 9 of 10

9. Anacardium occidentale produces an edible nut which is known by which name? Hint

Cashew

Brazil nut

Peanut

Almond

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which is *not* a good way of getting rid of poison ivy? Hint

Herbicides

Burning

Bury the dead plants (Carefully!)

Regular trimming

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Atlantic poison oak is found in many states along the Atlantic except which of these?

Answer: New York

Atlantic poison oak is not found any further north than Pennsylvania.

2. Toxicodendron radicans, also known as Eastern poison ivy, mainly is not found further west than western Texas. Which state, west of Texas, does this poison ivy also occur in?

Answer: Arizona

Although Arizona is typically thought of as a desert, there are lots of areas where poison ivy can flourish that are not desert.

3. In Kentucky, poison sumac is endangered.

Answer: True

The scientific name of poison sumac, which like poison ivy is poisonous to humans and many mammals, is Toxicodendron vernix.

4. What kingdom is Rhus trilobata, also know as skunkbush sumac, found in?

Answer: Plantae

All plants are in the kingdom Plantae.

5. In which class does fragrant sumac (scientific name Rhus aromatica) belong?

Answer: Dicotyledons

The class Dicotyeldons is also called Magnoliopsida, and is often shortened to Dicots. All flowering plants are either Dicots or Monocots (Monocotyledons).

6. What oil causes a poison ivy rash?

Answer: urushiol oil

Interestingly enough only one nanogram of urushiol oil is needed to cause a rash.

7. You can't be affected by dead poison ivy.

Answer: False

Urushiol oil stays active for up to five years on surfaces (including dead plants).

8. Poison ivy isn't all bad. What is one benefit of the plant?

Answer: The berries provide food for birds

As well as providing food for our lovely song birds, the plant also photosynthesizes and produces oxygen.

9. Anacardium occidentale produces an edible nut which is known by which name?

Answer: Cashew

The cashew is native to the Caribbean and Central America, although it is also grown in Asia and Africa. Although known as a nut, what we eat is actually a seed.

10. Which is *not* a good way of getting rid of poison ivy?

Answer: Burning

Burning the plant can release the urushiol oil into the air. It can then land on skin, causing rashes, and can even be breathed in. If you bury the plant be sure to bury it very deeply so that it will not continue to grow.

Source: Author Akiko

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