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Tree Names and Their Meanings Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the Latin name for the English Oak tree?

a)

Quercus robur

b)

Betula pendula

c)

Fagus sylvatica

d)

Acer campestre

2.

The Latin name "Acer" refers to which type of tree in English?

a)

Pine

b)

Maple

c)

Willow

d)

Elm

3.

What does the Latin word "Betula" mean in English?

a)

Oak

b)

Birch

c)

Ash

d)

Beech

4.

The Latin name "Fraxinus excelsior" refers to which tree?

a)

Scots Pine

b)

Common Ash

c)

Silver Birch

d)

Horse Chestnut

5.

What is the meaning of the Latin word "sylvatica" in tree names like "Fagus sylvatica"?

a)

Of the forest

b)

Of the river

c)

Of the mountain

d)

Of the field

6.

Which tree is known by the Latin name "Salix alba"?

a)

White Willow

b)

Black Poplar

c)

English Elm

d)

Field Maple

7.

The Latin name "Tilia cordata" refers to which tree?

a)

Small-leaved Lime

b)

Sweet Chestnut

c)

Rowan

d)

Yew

8.

What does the Latin word "alba" mean in English, as seen in "Populus alba"?

a)

Tall

b)

White

c)

Strong

d)

Fast-growing

9.

Which tree is referred to by the Latin name "Prunus avium"?

a)

Wild Cherry

b)

Blackthorn

c)

Hawthorn

d)

Hazel

10.

What does the Latin word "robur" mean in the name "Quercus robur"?

a)

Strength

b)

Beauty

c)

Speed

d)

Shade