Maryland Natives - Your Guide to Native Trees and Plants in Maryland

Q1A tree is measured to have a total height of 82 feet. A codominant stem is identified at a height of 38 feet from the ground. A cable is to be installed for support of the codominant weak point. At what height shall the cable be installed measured from the ground?

A.40’B.50’C.58’D.68’

Q2The trunk flare is located at what location of the tree?

A.The intersection of the trunk and the rootsB.The point at which the diameter of the trunk begins to decreaseC.The intersection of the trunk and the lowest permanent branchD.The point at which the trunk begins to lean

Q3What is not one of the five classifications of organs for plants?

A.LeavesB.StemsC.BudsD.Fruit

Q4What is not a defining indicator of determining tree quality?

A.FormB.HealthC.Soil structureD.Root system

Q5What statement regarding landscapes with a monoculture of plantings is true?

A.They are more susceptible to pest problemsB.They are less susceptible to pest problemsC.They are equally as susceptible to pest problemsD.No correlation exists

Q6What major group of conifers is defined by needles borne in clusters?

A.PineB.SpruceC.FirD.Juniper

Q7What macronutrient is an essential component of chlorophyll?

A.NitrogenB.MagnesiumC.SulfurD.Calcium

Q8A tree that splits during a backcut in an upward direction is which of the following?

A.Hinge cutB.Humboldt notchC.Internal faultD.Barber chair

Q9What class of rubber Insulating Protective Equipment (IPE) is rated for use of an AC voltage up to 36 kV?

A.1B.2C.3D.4

Q10What soil moisture condition occurs when both the micro and macropores are filled with water?

A.Pore capacityB.Wilting pointC.Field capacityD.Saturation