How well do you know your trees? Take this fun quiz to assess your level of tree knowledge. Then pass this quiz along to your friends and family and see who gets the bragging rights for top score!
Test Your Tree Knowledge!
Read and answer the questions below. Then compare your answers with the answer guide at the bottom of the page. Scores above 8 are TREE-RIFFIC!
❶ What Do Trees Release into the Air that is Vital to the Survival of Humans and Many Other Living Creatures?
a. Chlorophyll
b. Carbon Dioxide
c. Oxygen
d. Nitrogen
❷ Which Process is Responsible for Making Food for a Tree and Releasing Oxygen into the Air?
a. Synthetization
b. Photosynthesis
c. Chlorophyll
d. Metabolism
❸ Which Type of Tree Sheds Their Leaves Before the Winter?
a. Deciduous
b. Coniferous
c. Evergreen
d. Vegetal
❹ Which Type of Tree Retains Their Leaves in the Winter?
a. Ornamental
b. Deciduous
c. Angiosperms
d. Evergreen
❺ Which Part of a Tree Absorbs Water and Minerals From the Soil?
a. Branches
b. Leaves
c. Twigs
d. Roots
❻ How Many Layers Make Up a Tree Trunk?
a. 4
b. 5
c. 8
d. 13
❼ What Gives Leaves Their Green Color?
a. Carbohydrates
b. Pigment
c. Chlorophyll
d. Photosynthesis
❽ What Can You Count to Identify a Tree’s Age?
a. Leaves
b. Branches
c. Roots
d. Inner Trunk Rings
❾ What is the Instrument Called That is Used to Extract Sap From Maple Trees?
a. Key
b. Spile
c. Funnel
d. Flue
❿ Which Species of Tree is the Largest in the World?
a. Giant Sequoia Trees
b. White Oak Trees
c. Silver Birch Trees
d. Blue Spruce Trees
Answer Key: 1. c, 2. b, 3. a, 4. d, 5. d, 6. b, 7. c, 8. d, 9. b, 10. a
Check Your Score!
0-5 You Have a Good Grasp of Tree Knowledge!
5-8 You Know a Lot About Trees!
8-10 Wow! You are a Tree Expert!