Tree Identification Terms

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A tree that bears cones and has needles.

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Conifer

Answer explanation

A tree that bears cones and has needles is classified as a conifer. Conifers are a type of evergreen tree, but not all evergreens are conifers. Broadleaf and deciduous trees do not have needles or cones.

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Group of conifer needles held together at the base by a small papery wrap called a fascicle.

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Bundle

Answer explanation

The term 'Bundle' refers to a group of conifer needles that are held together at the base by a small papery wrap called a fascicle. This distinguishes them from other types of leaves, making 'Bundle' the correct choice.

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Conifer needles that are flat and overlapping, like fish scales.

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Scaly

Answer explanation

The description of conifer needles being flat and overlapping like fish scales matches the term 'Scaly'. This term specifically refers to the arrangement of the needles, distinguishing them from other types like 'Broadleaf' or 'Compound Leaf'.

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A tree that has broad leaves rather than needles.

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Broadleaf

Answer explanation

A tree with broad leaves is classified as a broadleaf tree. In contrast, conifers have needle-like leaves, while deciduous refers to trees that shed leaves seasonally, and evergreens retain their leaves year-round.

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A branching pattern where side branches and leaves do not grow directly across from each other.

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Alternate Branching

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Alternate Branching' because it describes a pattern where side branches and leaves grow in a staggered manner, not directly across from each other, unlike 'Opposite Branching' which does.

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A branching pattern where side branches and leaves grow directly across the stem from each other.

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Opposite Branching

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Opposite Branching' because it describes a pattern where side branches and leaves grow directly across from each other on the stem, unlike 'Alternate Branching' which has them staggered.

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The outer edge of a leaf.

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Margin

Answer explanation

The margin of a leaf refers to its outer edge. It is the boundary that defines the shape of the leaf, distinguishing it from the leaf base and petiole, which are different parts of the leaf structure.

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A type of leaf margin that is smooth and has no wavy or pointed edges.

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Entire

Answer explanation

The term 'Entire' describes a leaf margin that is smooth and lacks any wavy or pointed edges, distinguishing it from 'Lobed' and 'Toothed' margins, which have irregularities.

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A type of leaf margin that has small points along it (teeth).

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Toothed

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Toothed' because it describes a leaf margin with small points or teeth along its edge. 'Lobed' refers to rounded projections, while 'Entire' indicates a smooth margin without any teeth.

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A leaf that has projections that extend outward from the center of the leaf.

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Lobed

Answer explanation

A leaf described as having projections extending outward from the center is termed 'lobed'.