Exploring Moss: Nature's Directional Guide and Spanish Moss

The video discusses how moss can be used as a natural compass, typically growing on the north side of trees in the northern hemisphere and the south side in the southern hemisphere. It explains moss's unique characteristics, such as lacking roots and being a bryophyte. The video also clarifies that Spanish Moss, despite its name, is not a true moss but an epiphyte that grows on trees without harming them.

In which hemisphere does moss typically grow on the south side of trees?

• Southern Hemisphere

• Northern Hemisphere

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere

What characteristic makes moss a bryophyte?

• It has deep roots

• It grows in sunlight

• It is a parasitic plant

• It lacks traditional roots

What is the primary function of rhizomes in moss?

• To repel insects

• To produce flowers

• To hold the moss in place and absorb water

• To absorb sunlight

Which of the following is true about Spanish Moss?

• It is a true moss

• It is native to Spain

• It harms the trees it grows on

• It is an epiphyte

How does Spanish Moss obtain its nutrients?

• By absorbing sunlight

• From the air and rain

• From the soil

• Through deep roots