Eastern Hemlock

1. What is the universal characterization of soils that support the Eastern hemlock?

A. Moist to very moist with poor drainage

B. Moist to very moist with good drainage

C. Generally dry with low acidity

2. What is the range of elevation of the Eastern hemlock on the Alleghany Plateau throughout New York and Pennsylvania?

A. 500-2500 feet

B. 3,000-4,500 feet

C.1,000-3,000 feet

Eastern White Pine

1. What is the overall average climate within the distributional range of the Eastern White pine?

A. Hot and dry

B. Cool and humid

C. Hot and humid

2.In the southern portion of its distribution, the Eastern White pine grows best in what type of soil?

A. Soils along the edge of rivers and streams

B. Soils that tend to hold great amounts of water

C. Dry soil

Table Mountain Pine

1. What is the greatest elevation that the Table Mountain pine is known to grow at ?

A. 7,275 feet

B. 5,780 feet

C. 8,140 feet

2. What is the average rainfall throughout the range of the Table Mountain pine from April through September in Pennsylvania?

A. 18 to 24 inches

B. 24 to 30 inches

C. 30 to 48 inches

Virginia Pine

1.The pattern of rainfall throughout the range of the Virginia pine is?

A. Fairly well distributed throughout the year

B. Sparse and erratic

C. Mostly during the spring months

2. What is the average summer temperature throughout the range of the Virginia Pine?

A. 80 to 85 degrees F

B. 65 to 70 degrees F

C. 70 to 75 degrees F