Identifying Conifer Tree Characteristics

The video tutorial guides viewers through identifying a tree using a dichotomous key. It starts by determining if the tree has broad leaves or needle-shaped leaves, identifying it as a conifer. The tutorial then examines the arrangement of needles, counting them in bundles, and assessing their length and characteristics. Finally, the tree is identified as a red pine, scientifically known as Pinus resinosa.

What type of leaves does a conifer tree have?

• Round and smooth

• Broad and flat

• Needle-shaped

• Heart-shaped

How do the needles of the tree occur?

• Singly

• In pairs

• In clusters of four

• In multiple bundles

How many needles are there in each bundle of the tree?

• Three

• Four

• One

• Two

What is the length of the long needles on the tree?

• More than six inches

• Four to six inches

• Three to four inches

• Less than three inches

What happens to the needles when they are bent?

• They snap

• They remain unchanged

• They fold

• They stretch

What is the scientific name of the tree identified in the video?

• Pinus sylvestris

• Pinus resinosa

• Pinus nigra

• Pinus strobus

Which characteristic is NOT used to identify the tree in the video?

• Needle length

• Needle color

• Needle characteristics

• Needle arrangement

What type of tree is identified in the video?

• Red Pine

• Black Pine

• Scots Pine

• White Pine