FL FFA Forestry dendrology section

What is dendrology?

• The study of rocks

• The science of tree identification

• The study of animal behavior

• The science of weather patterns

Why do scientists use Latin names for tree species?

• To make the names sound more scientific

• To avoid confusion between common names

• Because Latin is the oldest language

• To honor ancient Roman scientists

What does the Latin name "Quercus laevis" refer to?

• A type of pine tree

• A type of maple tree

• A type of oak tree

• A type of birch tree

What does the term "broadleaf" refer to in trees?

• Trees with needle-like leaves

• Trees with wide leaves that shed each fall

• Trees with no leaves

• Trees with evergreen leaves

Which characteristic is NOT used to identify broadleaf trees?

• Leaf shape

• Leaf arrangement

• Leaf margin patterns

• Leaf color

What is a simple leaf shape?

• A leaf with multiple leaflets per bud

• A leaf with one leaflet per bud

• A leaf with no leaflets

• A leaf with a serrated edge

What is a compound leaf shape?

• A leaf with one leaflet per bud

• A leaf with multiple leaflets per bud

• A leaf with a smooth edge

• A leaf with a single vein

Which of the following is an exception to broadleaf trees losing their leaves in the fall?

• Maple tree

• Southern magnolia

• Birch tree

• Aspen tree

What is the genus name for the turkey oak?

• Laevis

• Quercus

• Acer

• Pinus

Which of the following trees is known for having dense, hard wood?

• Pine tree

• Broadleaf tree

• Palm tree

• Willow tree