Let's start with interesting items derived from trees.

1. Aspirin is one of the most commonly used pain relievers. From which natural source was it originally derived?
Structural chemical formula of aspirin molecule with pills and tablets in the background.
Willow tree bark
Answer
85%
Pine resin
8%
Oak leaves
4%
Maple tree sap
3%
Closed to responses | 262 Responses
2. Which of the following everyday items is NOT made from trees?
No trees allowed no deforestation no tree sign vector illustration isolated on white background
Cotton fabric
Answer
81%
Rubber tires
17%
Pencils
1%
Maple syrup
1%
Closed to responses | 261 Responses
3. True or false? Chocolate is made from the fermented and roasted seeds of cacao (Theobroma cacao), a tropical species native to Central and South America.
cubes of milk chocolate isolated on a white background
True
Answer
98%
False
2%
Closed to responses | 251 Responses
4. Chewing gum was originally made from the sap of which type of tree?
white pieces of chewing gum surrounded by sprigs of mint and ice
Sapodilla tree
Answer
72%
Rubber tree
16%
Pine tree
9%
Maple tree
2%
Closed to responses | 247 Responses

Now let's focus on trees' unique relationships with wildlife.

5. Oak trees and this common bird species have a unique relationship where they help each other survive through food and seed dispersal.
A ground-level view of a tall oak tree
Blue jay
Answer
74%
Crow
16%
Hawk
10%
Falcon
0%
Closed to responses | 240 Responses
6. Many trees play a critical role in the life stages of which two animals?
6. Many trees play a critical role in the life stages of which two animals?
Songbirds and caterpillars
Answer
95%
Beavers and fish
4%
Frogs and toads
1%
Cats and dogs
0%
Closed to responses | 234 Responses
7. Owls are often found living in dead trees, also known as "snags." Why would a snag be important to an owl?
A great horned owl perched atop an upright but dead tree trunk
They're a solid platform for owls to nest in.
Answer
74%
They provide colorful camouflage.
24%
They provide food for owls.
3%
They keep forests from growing.
0%
Closed to responses | 230 Responses
8. True or false? The Red-Cockaded Woodpecker relies exclusively on the North Carolina longleaf pine for nesting.
close-up of a pine tree branch
True
Answer
87%
False
13%
Closed to responses | 228 Responses

Let's turn our attention to trees and abiotic factors. 
What are abiotic factors? They're the non-living physical and chemical elements in an ecosystem that influence living organisms and the functioning of the environment (e.g. sunlight, water, minerals, temperature, etc.).

9. This amazing tree species is adapted to salt water and low-oxygen conditions, allowing it to thrive along coastlines. It serves as a natural barrier against erosion and storm surges and is excellent at removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
a sandy beach with a down fence caused by erosion and a bridge in the distance
Mangroves
Answer
89%
Live oaks
7%
Longleaf Pine
4%
Red maples
0%
Closed to responses | 220 Responses
10. True or false? Some plants, including North Carolina's longleaf pine, rely on fires for reproduction and ideal growth conditions.
A forest fire along a ridge line in the mountains
True
Answer
96%
False
4%
Closed to responses | 217 Responses
11. Which of the following are ways trees help manage stormwater?
A drone photo of the water basin with cedar trees around the stormwater management pond forms an aerial view.
All of the above.
Answer
93%
Tree roots hold soil in place, reducing erosion.
4%
Leaves and other parts of trees slow the velocity of rain as it falls, reducing the overall volume of water hitting the ground.
2%
Trees help filter contaminants in stormwater, reducing pollution to soil and waterways.
1%
Closed to responses | 215 Responses
12. Which of the following trees do you think is most adapted to extreme cold temperatures?
low angle of trees in a frozen forest in wintertime
Siberian larch
Answer
97%
Mesquite tree
2%
Palm tree
0%
Closed to responses | 211 Responses

Can you guess which trees are featured in these flags? 

13. Which tree appears on the national flag of Lebanon?
flag with two horizontal red bars and a tree in the middle
Cedar tree
Answer
85%
Olive tree
11%
Oak tree
3%
Palm tree
1%
Closed to responses | 213 Responses
14. The flag of Norfolk Island in Canada features which type of tree?
Flag with two green vertical bars with a tree in the middle
Pine tree
Answer
86%
Cypress tree
10%
Maple tree
4%
Palm tree
0%
Closed to responses | 211 Responses
15. Which U.S. state flag includes a depiction of a palmetto tree?
a flag with a white crescent moon and palm tree against a dark blue background
South Carolina
Answer
99%
Florida
1%
Hawaii
0%
California
0%
Closed to responses | 209 Responses
16. The flag of Equatorial Guinea includes an image of which tree?
Equatorial Guinea flag
Silk Cotton
Answer
52%
Baobab
33%
Mango
11%
Coconut
4%
Closed to responses | 207 Responses

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