Tree Species and Their Characteristics

The video explores the diversity and distribution of tree species in Pennsylvania's forests. It highlights that a small percentage of tree species account for the majority of the forest biomass. The red maple is the most common, followed by the sweet birch, black cherry, American beech, sugar maple, and eastern hemlock. Each species is described in terms of its characteristics and ecological significance. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to explore and learn more about these trees.

What percentage of the total forest tree biomass in Pennsylvania comes from just 10% of the tree species?

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

• 100%

Which tree is the most common in Pennsylvania, accounting for 20% of the total?

• Eastern Hemlock

• Sugar Maple

• Red Maple

• Black Birch

What is a distinctive feature of the Red Maple that helps it thrive in urban areas?

• It has a sweet smell

• It can tolerate city life

• It produces maple syrup

• It has smooth bark

What is another name for the Sweet Birch due to its distinctive smell?

• Cherry Birch

• Sweet Birch

• Wintergreen Birch

• Maple Birch

Which tree is known for its valuable wood used in furniture making?

• Black Cherry

• Red Maple

• American Beech

• Eastern Hemlock

What is a unique feature of the American Beech's bark?

• It is used for tanning leather

• It produces maple syrup

• It is smooth and often written on

• It has a sweet smell

What disease has significantly affected the American Beech in northern Pennsylvania?

• Maple Wilt

• Beech Bark Disease

• Hemlock Infestation

• Cherry Blight

Which tree is featured on Canadian hockey jerseys?

• Eastern Hemlock

• Red Maple

• Sugar Maple

• Black Birch

What was the Eastern Hemlock's bark historically used for?

• Writing

• Furniture making

• Tanning leather

• Making syrup

What percentage of the total biomass does the Eastern Hemlock account for in Pennsylvania?

• 9.5%

• 6.4%

• 3.2%

• 20%