Community Forest Quiz

What kind of water drainage should the soil have for planting a tree?

• Poor

• Fair

• Good

• None

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

What should you do if possible when transporting a tree?

• Drive faster.

• Cover the tree with a tarp.

• Leave the tree uncovered.

• Drive with the windows open.

What is the purpose of covering a tree with a tarp during transport?

• To keep it warm.

• To protect it from the wind.

• To make it grow faster.

• To keep it dry.

What should be used to wrap the roots of bare-root trees?

• Plastic

• Moistened burlap or paper

• Aluminum foil

• Cloth

What should you not let happen to the roots of bare-root trees?

• Get too hot

• Dry out

• Grow too long

• Change color

What is the main purpose of keeping the root ball moist?

• To make it heavier

• To keep the soil and roots from drying out

• To change its color

• To make it grow faster

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

What should you check every day for container-grown trees?

• The leaves

• The soil moisture

• The height

• The color

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

What is the purpose of comparing the mark on the shovel handle with the ground?

• To see if the tree is straight

• To ensure the hole is deep enough

• To measure the tree's height

• To check the soil quality

What should you do when the mark on the shovel handle is level with the ground?

• Stop digging

• Add more soil

• Water the tree

• Plant the tree

What is the consequence of adding soil to the bottom of the hole?

• It helps the tree grow faster

• It causes the root ball to settle

• It makes the tree taller

• It improves soil quality

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5