Virginia Big Tree Program Knowledge

Virginia Big Tree Program Knowledge

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Biology, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video introduces the Virginia Big Tree Program, highlighting its history and purpose. It discusses two champion trees, a bitternut hickory and a northern red oak, detailing their measurements and significance. Eric Wiseman from Virginia Tech explains the program's role in recognizing large trees and its affiliation with national organizations. The video also covers the Virginia Big Tree Register, explaining how trees are scored and registered. It concludes with a preview of the next episode.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the key figures in the establishment of the Virginia Big Tree Program?

Dr. William McElfresh and Charlie Finley

Eric Wiseman and Jennifer Gagnon

Bill Wuerl and Virginia Tech

Rally Music and Jacob Heath

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original purpose of the Virginia Big Tree Program?

To create a national tree database

To document endangered tree species

To encourage children to find the largest trees in Virginia

To promote tree planting in urban areas

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the Virginia champion Bitternut Hickory located?

Washington County Park

Virginia Tech Campus

Gunner Farms in Glade Spring

Seven Springs Alpaca Farm in Lebanon

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the circumference of the Northern Red Oak champion tree?

237 inches

285 inches

106 feet

118 feet

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the Virginia Big Tree Program?

To educate the public about tree diseases

To recognize and document the largest trees in Virginia

To promote tree conservation in urban areas

To plant new trees across Virginia

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organization coordinates the National Big Tree Program?

American Forests

Virginia Cooperative Extension

4-H Club

Virginia Tech

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the criteria used in the scoring system for the Virginia Big Tree Register?

Crown spread, leaf size, and trunk color

Age, location, and species

Height, crown spread, and trunk circumference

Height, age, and species

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