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WorksheetsP.I 2.1 TROPICAL LANDCAPE PLANTS - TREE & PALM
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What characteristic is typical of a deciduous tropical tree?
Evergreen foliage throughout the year
Shedding leaves annually during the dry season
Producing edible fruit like coconuts
Having a fibrous root system
What feature is typical of evergreen tropical trees?
Retaining green foliage year-round
Producing large, colorful flowers
Having a clumping growth habit
Shedding leaves during the dry season
Which tree function aids in preventing soil erosion?
Fruit production
Flowering
Root system
Leaf shedding
What function do trees serve in improving air quality?
Producing oxygen and filtering pollutants from the air
Increasing carbon emissions
Releasing nitrogen into the air
Reducing sunlight
Which of the following is a direct economic benefit of trees?
Decreased biodiversity
Higher maintenance costs
Increased soil salinity
Increased property value and timber production
Why is it important for landscape trees to have a well-balanced canopy?
It improves aesthetic value and provides even shade.
It ensures faster growth.
It helps roots to spread widely.
It prevents flowering and fruiting.
What type of root system is most suitable for a landscape tree?
Deep and non-invasive roots
Shallow and spreading roots
Roots that grow above ground
Roots that dry out easily
Which characteristic makes a tree suitable for urban landscapes?
Produces large, inedible fruits
Resistance to air pollution and drought
Requires frequent watering
Susceptibility to pests
What does the term 'deciduous' refer to in landscape trees?
Trees that retain their leaves all year round
Trees that shed their leaves seasonally
Trees with evergreen foliage
Trees with no flowers or fruits
How do palm trees/coconut palm aid in coastal protection?
By increasing coastal erosion
By providing a habitat for wildlife
By stabilizing sandy soils with their root systems
By enhancing water salinity
Which of the following tropical palm is characterized by its large/tall, feathery fronds and tall, smooth trunk with a distinctive bulge near the base, usually at the main entrance of formal area?
Coconut Palm
Royal Palm
Date Palm
Areca Palm
Which of the following is a key characteristic of an ideal landscape palm?
Dense branching at multiple levels
The leaves have palmate (fan-shaped)
fronds or pinnate (divided feather-like) fronds.
Deep root system and thick canopy
Deciduous nature with seasonal leaf drop
Why are palms often used in tropical and coastal landscapes?
They grow quickly in any climate.
Their unique form and enhance aesthetics value
They require minimal sunlight.
Their roots prevent waterlogging.
Why are palms with smooth, self-cleaning trunks preferred in landscapes?
They grow faster than rough-trunk palms.
They reduce maintenance requirements.
They are resistant to all pests.
They produce no fruits or flowers.
Why are clustering palms often used in group plantings?
They create natural windbreaks and screens.
They shed leaves seasonally for easy maintenance.
They have shallow roots that prevent soil erosion.
They produce large flowers that enhance biodiversity.
