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Quiz about Forestry
Quiz about Forestry

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.
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Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
37,582
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
11 / 20
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996
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Question 1 of 20
1. What is the most common tree in New York State? Hint


Question 2 of 20
2. What is the scientific name of Red Oak? Hint


Question 3 of 20
3. The bark is dead material.


Question 4 of 20
4. What tree is known for having noticeably large lenticels? Hint


Question 5 of 20
5. What is left in the forest after harvesting is known as_________? Hint


Question 6 of 20
6. A common name for Hophornbeam is... Hint


Question 7 of 20
7. Blister Rust affects what tree? Hint


Question 8 of 20
8. What is the best time to trim a Christmas tree? Hint


Question 9 of 20
9. What tree is known to have 'bulls' eyes'? Hint


Question 10 of 20
10. How many links are in a chain? Hint


Question 11 of 20
11. What tree has the most mast? Hint


Question 12 of 20
12. Which tree has a catkin? Hint


Question 13 of 20
13. What tree has a pome? Hint


Question 14 of 20
14. Which tree has opposite branches? Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. What is the Latin name of Basswood? Hint


Question 16 of 20
16. What is BAF? Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. How many feet are in a chain? Hint


Question 18 of 20
18. What instrument is used to measure slope? Hint


Question 19 of 20
19. Trees that have larger branches than average trees are known as what? Hint


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



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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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