Word Search Puzzles - Solutions

Pre/Post Quiz: Form A

NAME ____________________________

CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWERS:

A. LEAVES

1. Opposite / Alternate
2. Compound / Simple
3. Pinnate / Palmate
4. Entire / Lobed
A) Type of leaf
B) Type of vein organization
C) Method of leaf organization on stem
D) Type of margins on leaves

B. QUADRAT

5. Herbs
6. Shrub
7. Tree
8. Sapling
A) Non-woody plants
B) Less than 6 feet in height at maturity
C) Less than 12 inches in circumference
D) 12 inches or more in circumference

C. TOOLS

9. Soil probe
10. Sling psychrometer
11. Light meter
12. pH meter
A) Used to sample and measure soil layers
B) Measures amount of acid in soil
C) Measure amount of moisture in air
D) Measure intensity of sunlight

D. CHARACTERISTICS TO TOOL

13. Air speed
14. Soil temperature
15. Soil make-up
16. Air temperature
A) Hubbard screen sieve set
B) Taylor soil thermometer
C) Dwyer wind meter
D) Standard Taylor thermometer


Pre/Post Quiz: Form B

NAME ____________________________________

CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWERS:

A. LEAVES

1. Opposite / Alternate
2. Entire / Lobed
3. Pinnate / Palmate
4. Compound / Simple
A) Type of leaf
B) Type of vein organization
C) Method of leaf organization on stem D) Type of margins on leaves

B. QUADRAT

5. Sapling
6. Shrub
7. Tree
8. Herbs
A) Non-woody plants
B) Less than 6 feet in height at maturity
C) Less than 12 inches in circumference
D) 12 inches or more in circumference

C. TOOLS

9. Sling psychrometer
10. Soil probe
11. Light meter
12. pH meter
A) Used to sample and measure soil layers
B) Measures amount of acid in soil
C) Measures amount of moisture in air
D) Measures intensity of sunlight

D. CHARACTERISTIC TO TOOL

13. Air temperature
14. Soil temperature
15. Soil make-up
16. Air speed
A) Hubbard screen sieve set
B) Taylor soil thermometer
C) Dwyer wind meter
D) Standard Taylor thermometer


Leaf and Stem Structures: Form A

NAME __________________________________________

CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER:

1._____ Opposite
2._____ Alternate
3._____ Needles
4._____ Deciduous
5._____ Scale-like
6._____ Compound leaf
7._____ Palmate veins
8._____ Pinnate veins
9._____ Bi-pinnately compound
10.____ Lobed
11.____ Parallel vein
12.____ Lenticels
13.____ Bud scales
14.____ Pith
15.____ Terminal bud
16.____ Entire
17.____ Node
18.____ Whorled
A. Place on twig where previous years bud scales were attached; used to age twig
B. Leaf venation that has one main vein with smaller branching veins
C. Leaflets of the Kentucky coffeetree are divided into smaller leaflets
D. Type of leaf margin that has no teeth and is a continuous smooth edge.
E. Large indentations in leaf that may go to the main vein
F. A single leaf that has a rachis or leaflets
G. One bud at a node; leaves come out on the stem one side then other
H. When three or more leaves are arranged in a circle around one point on the stem
I. Small dot-like structures on twig used for gas exchange
J. Spot on twig where buds had formed and a line or scar remains
K. Types of leaves found on most evergreens
L. Covering of a bud before it opens or grows
M. Center most material of a twig; used in identification of plants
N. Type of leaf found on arborvitae or cedar trees
O. Two buds at a node; two leaves come out either side of stem at same spot
P. Trees that have leaves that fall off once each year at about the same time
Q. Multiple veins running along side one another
R. Vein design on leaf that has more than one major vein coming from the base of the leaf


Leaf Stem and Structures: Form B

NAME ___________________________________________

CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER:

1._____ Opposite
2._____ Alternate
3._____ Needles
4._____ Deciduous
5._____ Scale-like
6._____ Compound leaf
7._____ Palmate veins
8._____ Pinnate veins
9._____ Bi-pinnately compound
10.____ Lobed
11.____ Parallel vein
12.____ Lenticels
13.____ Bud scales
14.____ Pith
15.____ Terminal bud
16.____ Entire
17.____ Node
18.____ Whorled
A. Place on twig where previous years bud scales were attached; used to age twig
B. Type of leaf margin that has no teeth and is a continuous smooth edge.
C. Spot on twig where buds had formed and a line or scar remains
D. Multiple veins running along side one another
E. Small dot-like structures on twig used for gas exchange
F. Types of leaves found on most evergreens
G. Type of leaf found on arborvitae or cedar tree
H. A single leaf that has a rachis or leaflets
I. Covering of a bud before it opens or grows
J. Center most material of a twig used in identification of plants
K. Two buds at a node; where 2 leaves come out either side of stem at same spot
L. Leaf venation that has one main vein with smaller branching veins
M. Vein design on leaf that has more than one major vein coming from base of leaf
N. One bud at a node; leaves come out on stem one side then other side
O. Trees that have leaves that fall off once each year at about the same time
P. Leaflets of the Kentucky Coffeetree are divided into smaller leaflets
Q. Large indentations in leaf that may go to the main vein
R. When three or more leaves are arranged in a circle around one point on stem.


Herbarium Specimens: Form A

NAME _________________________________________________

CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER:

1. _____ herbarium
2. _____ pruning shears
3. _____ vasculum
4. _____ notebook
5. _____ hand lens
6. _____ plant press
7. _____ corrugated cardboard
8. _____ newspaper
9. _____ herbarium paste
10. ____ tree key
11. ____ trowel
12. ____ botanical tape
13. ____ storage cabinet
14. ____ terminal bud
15. ____ preservative
A. Shovel or other digging device to get roots of small samples to be pressed
B. Placed between blotter paper to help press leaves
C. Liquid used to hold fruits or larger seeds in a jar
D. Vessel or container used for field storage of collected plant material
E. Plant part necessary in identification
F. Used to hold specimens while drying in plant press
G. Device used to hold plant specimens with bug repellent and dessicant
H. Used to trim and size plant specimens
I. Device used to maintain plant material in a flat condition for re-examination
J. Material used to hold down larger plant materials that glue cannot
K. Identified collection of plants that is well preserved and accurate
L. Glue used to hold plant specimens to paper
M. Guide used to identify trees
N. Booklet used in the field to note data while collecting specimens
O. Tool used to identify small structures on plants needed for identification


Herbarium Specimens: Form B

NAME __________________________________________________

CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER:

1. _____ herbarium
2. _____ pruning shears
3. _____ vasculum
4. _____ notebook
5. _____ hand lens
6. _____ plant press
7. _____ corrugated cardboard
8. _____ newspaper
9. _____ herbarium paste
10. ____ tree key
11. ____ trowel
12. ____ botanical tape
13. ____ storage cabinet
14. ____ terminal bud
15. ____ preservative
A. Liquid used to hold fruits or larger seeds in a jar
B. Vessel or container used for field storage of collected plant material
C. Used to hold specimens while drying in plant press
D. Used to trim and size plant specimens
E. Device used to hold plant specimens with bug repellent and dessicant
F. Identified collection of plants that is well preserved and accurate
G. Glue used to hold plant specimens to paper
H. Plant part necessary in identification
I. Device used to maintain plant material in a flat condition for re-examination
J. Shovel or other digging device to get roots of small samples to be pressed
K. Guide used to identify trees
L. Material used to hold down larger plant materials that glue cannot
M. Booklet used in the field to note data while collecting specimens
N. Placed between blotter paper to help press leaves
O. Tool used to identify small structures on plants needed for identification


Tree Environment: Form A

NAME ________________________________________________

CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER:

1._____ acidic
2._____ compost
3._____ pesticide
4._____ broadleaf
5._____ conifer
6._____ deciduous
7._____ dendrology
8._____ bole
9._____ defoliation
10.____ silviculture
11.____ nutrients
12.____ sap
13.____ forest
14.____ crown
15.____ roots
16.____ buds
17.____ phloem
18.____ heartwood
19.____ growth habit
20.____ seed
A. underground part of tree that takes nutrients from the soil and air
B. stem or trunk of a tree
C. the foliage and flowering or fruiting part of the tree
D. the art of producing and caring for a forest
E. small, growing projections at the ends or sides of stems
F. the study of trees
G. a mixture of decayed organic matter used as a fertilizer
H. a chemical agent used to destroy pests (usually insects)
I. having a pH lower the 7
J. mineral elements and compounds which a plant uses for tissue growth
K. dead cells that give strength to the tree
L. plants that shed all of their leaves at the end of the growing season
M. trees that bear seeds in cones and have needle-like leaves
N. the shape that a tree takes when it is mature
O. trees that have wide, flat leaves
P. the body produced by flowering plants which can grow into a new plant
Q. a complex community of associated trees, shrubs, other plants, and animals
R. carries food from leaves to twigs, branches, trunk and roots
S. the liquid that circulates through the tissues of woody plants
T. loss of leaves, esp. prematurely


Tree Environment: Form B

NAME _________________________________________________

CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER:

1._____ acidic
2._____ compost
3._____ pesticide
4._____ broadleaf
5._____ conifer
6._____ deciduous
7._____ dendrology
8._____ bole
9._____ defoliation
10.____ silviculture
11.____ nutrients
12.____ sap
13.____ forest
14.____ crown
15.____ roots
16.____ buds
17.____ phloem
18.____ heartwood
19.____ growth habit
20.____ seed
A. stem or trunk of a tree
B. having a pH lower than 7
C. the body produced by flowering plants which can grow into a new plant
D. the study of trees
E. a mixture of decayed organic matter used as a fertilizer
F. trees that have wide, flat leaves
G. the liquid that circulates through the tissues of woody plants
H. the foliage and flowering/fruiting part of the tree
I. the shape that a tree takes when it is mature
J. underground part of tree that takes nutrients from the soil and air
K. mineral elements and compounds which a plant uses for tissue growth
L. a chemical agent used to destroy pests (usually insects)
M. trees that bear seeds in cones and have needle-like leaves
N. plants that shed all of their leaves at the end of the growing season
O. carries food from leaves to twigs, branches, trunk and roots
P. loss of leaves, esp. prematurely
Q. the art of producing and caring for a forest
R. small, growing projections at the ends or sides of stems
S. dead cells that give strength to the tree
T. a complex community of associated trees, shrubs, other plants, and animals


Soil Texture and Structure: Form A

NAME _______________________________________________

CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER:

1._____ screen sieves
2._____ aggregates
3._____ permeability
4._____ soil water
5._____ soil sampler
6._____ soil auger
7._____ monolith
8._____ soil color
9._____ soil profile
10.____ soil texture
11.____ silt
12.____ loam
13.____ texture triangle
14.____ soil structure
15.____ soil
A. drill-like device requiring a catcher to collect soil layers
B. tool for separating soils
C. speed at which water moves through a material
D. column of soil that is saved to demonstrate layers below the ground
E. a cross section of the soil usually seen by looking in a large pit or hole
F. the amount of water trapped between soil particles
G. long narrow cylinder that takes a soil sample from below ground in a column
H. large clumps of soil
I. is used to help us name the type of soil we find at a given spot
J. the amounts of sand, silt and clay determine this
K. soil that is a mixture of silt, sand and less clay
L. visual clue used to aid in the classification of soil
M. the outer portion of the earth's crust that supports plant growth
N. soil particles that are larger than clay but smaller than sand
O. arrangement of individual soil particles in various groups or clusters


Soil Texture and Structure: Form B

NAME ________________________________________________________

CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER:

1._____ screen sieves
2._____ aggregates
3._____ permeability
4._____ soil water
5._____ soil sampler
6._____ soil auger
7._____ monolith
8._____ soil color
9._____ soil profile
10.____ soil texture
11.____ silt
12.____ loam
13.____ texture triangle
14.____ soil structure
15.____ soil
A. the outer portion of the earth's crust that supports plant growth
B. speed at which water moves through a material
C. visual clue used to aid in the classification of soil
D. large clumps of soil
E. is used to help us name the type of soil we find at a given spot
F. tool for separating soils
G. a cross section of the soil usually seen by looking in a large pit or hole
H. arrangement of individual soil particles in various groups or cluster
I. drill like device requiring a catcher to collect soil layers
J. soil particles that are larger than clay but smaller than sand
K. the amounts of sand, silt and clay determine this
L. soil that is a mixture of silt, sand and less clay
M. the amount of water trapped between soil particles
N. column of soil that is saved to demonstrate layers below the ground
O. long narrow cylinder that takes a soil sample from below ground in a column


General Quiz: Form A

NAME ___________________________________________

CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER:

1._____ acidic
2._____ compost
3._____ pesticide
4._____ broadleaf
5._____ conifer
6._____ deciduous
7._____ dendrology
8._____ bole
9._____ defoliation
10.____ silviculture
11.____ nutrients
12.____ sap
13.____ forest
14.____ crown
15.____ roots
16.____ buds
17.____ phloem
18.____ heartwood
19.____ growth habit
20.____ seed
A. the body produced by flowering plants which can grow into a new plant
B. trees that have wide, flat leaves
C. mineral elements and compounds which a plant uses for tissue growth
D. a chemical agent used to destroy pests (usually insects)
E. carries food from leaves to twigs, branches, trunk and roots
F. having a pH lower than 7
G. the art of producing and caring for a forest
H. the shape that a tree takes when it is mature
I. the study of trees
J. underground part of tree that takes nutrients from the soil
K. a complex community of associated trees, shrubs, other plants, and animals
L. small, growing projections at the ends or sides of stems
M. plants that shed all of their leaves at the end of the growing season
N. the liquid that circulates through the tissues of woody plants
O. the foliage and flowering or fruiting part of the tree
P. loss of leaves, esp. prematurely
Q. trees that bear seeds in cones and have needle-like leaves
R. dead cells that give strength to the tree
S. a mixture of decayed organic matter used as a fertilizer
T. stem or trunk of a tree


General Quiz: Form B

NAME __________________________________________________

CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER:

1._____ acidic
2._____ compost
3._____ pesticide
4._____ broadleaf
5._____ conifer
6._____ deciduous
7._____ dendrology
8._____ bole
9._____ defoliation
10.____ silviculture
11.____ nutrients
12.____ sap
13.____ forest
14.____ crown
15.____ roots
16.____ buds
17.____ phloem
18.____ heartwood
19.____ growth habit
20.____ seed
A. the liquid that circulates through the tissues of woody plants
B. the body produced by flowering plants which can grow into a new plant
C. a chemical agent used to destroy pests (usually insects)
D. loss of leaves, esp. prematurely
E. the shape that a tree takes when it is mature
F. trees that have wide, flat leaves
G. the foliage and flowering / fruiting part of the tree
H. a complex community of associated trees, shrubs, other plants, and animals
I. the study of trees
J. having a pH lower than 7
K. carries food from leaves to twigs, branches, trunk and roots
L. stem or trunk of a tree
M. the art of producing and caring for a forest
N. small, growing projections at the ends or sides of stems
O. mineral elements and compounds which a plant uses for tissue growth
P. plants that shed all of their leaves at the end of the growing season
Q. a mixture of decayed organic matter used as a fertilizer
R. dead cells that give strength to the tree
S. underground part of tree that takes nutrients from the soil
T. trees that bear seeds in cones and have needle-like leaves


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