TreeKeepers Jeopardy!

Invasive Species

100

This plant was originally planted for ornamental purposes, but was soon recognized as invasive and harmful due to its incredibly fast growth patterns.

Japanese Knotweed

200

This red-and-black invasive pest is known for gathering in large groups and poses a threat to grapevines, hardwood trees, and the tree of heaven.

Spotted Lantern Fly

300

This green invasive pest is known for attacking the tree species it shares a name with.

Emerald Ash Borer

400

This strategy is used to provide solutions to pest problems while minimizing the risk of harm to people and the environment

Integrated Pest Management

500

This is defined as any animal, plant, or other organism whose biology, behavior, or location places it in direct conflict with humans.

Pest

Tree Biology & Care

100

When pruning, you want to avoid this part of the branch.

Branch Collar

200

Is responsible for transportation of water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant

Xylem

300

This type of growth increases the thickness of stems, branches, and roots

Secondary Growth (Lateral Meristems)

400

Acts as a protective barrier against water loss, pathogens and mechanical injuries.

Cork Cambium

500

Is responsible for food transportation and distribution.

Phloem

Tree Biology & Care (Cont.)

100

A thin layer of dividing cells is located underneath the bark. This is the vascular system of the tree.

Vascular Cambium

200

This tree care technique promotes health, safety, and shape of trees by removing dead, damaged, or crossing branches.

Pruning

300

This is the dense core of a tree that serves as the supporting pillar of the tree.

Heartwood

400

This theory argues that when a tree is wounded, cells undergo changes to form "walls" around the wound, slowing or preventing the spread of disease and decay to the rest of the tree.

Compartmentalization of decay in trees (CODIT)

500

These are the 5 main organs of a tree (name at least three)

Leaves, Stems, Roots, Flowers, Cones or Fruits

Types of Trees

100

These trees keep their leaves throughout the year. 

Evergreen Trees

200

These trees have broad leaves that fall off in the fall to conserve water and energy.

Deciduous trees

300

These trees have needle-like leaves that reproduce va cones

Coniferous Trees

400

The term for plants with exposed seeds, usually cones

Gymnosperms

500

Plants with seeds that are protected and covered by an ovary (i.e. fruit)

Angiosperms