2. Draw & Explain the Difference Between Simple & Compound Leaves

Leaf Terms Study Guide

Name______

Period______

1. Explain the difference between coniferous & deciduous and draw an example of a leaf from each:

·  coniferous-

·  deciduous-

2. Draw & explain the difference between simple & compound leaves:

·  Simple

·  Compound

3. List & draw the 3 possible Types of leaf ARRANGEMENT on a

branch:

·  ______

·  ______

·  ______

4. What does the saying “MADHorse” mean?

·  M =

·  A =

·  D =

·  Horse =

5. What type of leaf arrangement do MADHorse trees have?

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6. List 3 general characteristics of a tree you should FIRST observe when trying to identify it:

·  ______

·  ______

·  ______

7. List & draw the 3 possible types of leaf VENATION:

·  ______

·  ______

·  ______

8. What is the margin of a leaf?

· 

9. Give 3 examples of margin types:

10. What other specific characteristic of a leaf besides its margin and

venation can be used for final identification?

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