Backyard Biologist Quizs #2

Plant Structure

• Leaves, bark, fruit, flower

• Soil type, water availability, sunlight

• Temperature, humidity, wind speed

• Root depth, nutrient content, pH level

American Elm

• A species of tree known for its height and broad canopy.

• A type of shrub commonly found in gardens.

• A small tree that produces edible fruits.

• A tree species primarily found in tropical regions.

Blackberry

• A thorny shrub that produces edible berries.

• A type of smartphone brand.

• A fruit-flavored candy.

• A popular online messaging platform.

Soil Properties

• Basic soil properties include texture and capacity to hold water.

• Soil is primarily composed of rocks and minerals only.

• Soil properties are irrelevant to plant growth.

• Soil is made up of only sand and gravel.

Red Maple

• A tree known for its vibrant red foliage in autumn.

• A type of shrub that grows in wetlands.

• A flowering plant with yellow blooms.

• A coniferous tree that remains green year-round.

Yellow-Poplar

• A tree known for its tall stature and tulip-shaped flowers.

• A type of shrub with small, red berries.

• A flowering plant that grows in wetlands.

• A tree that produces acorns and has broad leaves.

Eastern Red Cedar

• A tree known for its aromatic wood and scale-like leaves.

• A type of shrub commonly found in gardens.

• A tree that produces large, edible fruits.

• A plant that thrives in wetland areas.

American Sycamore

• A large tree with distinctive peeling bark.

• A small shrub with bright flowers.

• A type of grass commonly found in wetlands.

• A fruit tree known for its sweet apples.

Red Hickory

• A tree known for its hard wood and edible nuts.

• A type of fruit tree that produces red apples.

• A shrub that grows in wetland areas.

• A flowering plant used for ornamental purposes.

Phototropism

• A plant's growth response to light.

• A plant's response to temperature changes.

• A plant's ability to absorb water.

• A plant's reaction to soil nutrients.