Exploring Leaf and Tree Identification

Which of the following is a type of leaf arrangement where leaves are directly across from each other on the stem?

• Alternate

• Opposite

• Whorled

• Palmate

What is the term for a leaf with a single, undivided blade?

• Compound Leaf

• Simple Leaf

• Pinnate Leaf

• Palmate Leaf

Which tree is known for its smooth, gray bark and simple, alternate leaves?

• American Beech

• Black Walnut

• Scarlet Oak

• Sweetgum

Which leaf venation pattern features veins that branch out from a single main vein?

• Palmate

• Pinnate

• Parallel

• Whorled

Which of the following trees has leaves with a lobed margin and bristle-tipped lobes?

• Northern Red Oak

• Yellow Poplar

• Black Cherry

• Hickory

What is the arrangement called when three or more leaves grow from a single node?

• Alternate

• Opposite

• Whorled

• Pinnate

Which tree is recognized by its compound leaves and large, edible nuts?

• Black Walnut

• Red Maple

• American Beech

• Sweetgum

Which leaf type is characterized by multiple leaflets attached to a single petiole?

• Simple Leaf

• Compound Leaf

• Palmate Leaf

• Alternate Leaf

Which tree species is known for its star-shaped leaves and spiky fruit?

• Sweetgum

• White Oak

• Black Cherry

• Hickory

Which of the following is a characteristic of Red Maple leaves?

• Three to five lobes with serrated edges

• Smooth, unlobed margins

• Compound leaflets

• Needle-like leaves