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Ammophila (plant) - Quiz
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  • 1. What is the origin of the genus name 'Ammophila'?
A) It refers to its ability to grow in wetlands.
B) It is named after a famous botanist.
C) It is derived from Latin terms for 'beach plant'.
D) It comes from Greek words meaning 'sand friend'.
  • 2. What are the common names for Ammophila grasses?
A) Saltbush and sandwort.
B) Marram grass, bent grass, and beachgrass.
C) Coastal weed and dune flora.
D) Dune shrub and seaside plant.
  • 3. Where are Ammophila species primarily found?
A) Along riverbanks.
B) In mountainous regions.
C) On the first line of coastal dunes.
D) In inland forests.
  • 4. How do Ammophila grasses stabilize sand dunes?
A) By producing a sticky substance.
B) Through their extensive system of creeping underground stems or rhizomes.
C) By absorbing large amounts of water.
D) By growing tall and blocking the wind.
  • 5. What is Ammophila's tolerance to saline soils?
A) They can tolerate a salinity of about 15 g/L (1.5%).
B) They thrive in highly saline environments.
C) They prefer freshwater conditions.
D) They cannot tolerate any salinity.
  • 6. Which species of Ammophila is mentioned as being introduced to British colonial settlements?
A) Ammophila breviligulata.
B) Ammophila californica.
C) Ammophila longifolia.
D) Ammophila arenaria, the European species.
  • 7. When did initial plantings of European marram grass begin on the Oregon coast?
A) In the late 19th century.
B) In the mid-21st century.
C) During World War II.
D) In the early 20th century.
  • 8. What ecological impact has Ammophila had on the Oregon coast?
A) It reduced coastal erosion without any negative effects.
B) It increased soil fertility significantly.
C) It improved biodiversity by attracting new species.
D) It spread uncontrollably, replacing native vegetation and weakening natural storm protection.
  • 9. Which methods have been used to remove Ammophila infestations in California?
A) Chemical fertilizers were applied.
B) Genetic modification was employed.
C) Herbicide treatments and handpulling.
D) Only natural predators were introduced.
  • 10. What is a potential downside of using bulldozing to remove Ammophila?
A) It completely restores the original ecosystem.
B) It enhances the growth rate of Ammophila.
C) It may harm endemic dune plants and negatively impact dune geomorphology.
D) It increases the salinity tolerance of remaining plants.
  • 11. Which bird species is adversely affected by Ammophila infestations?
A) Western snowy plover and streaked horned lark.
B) American robin and blue jay.
C) Peregrine falcon and bald eagle.
D) Canada goose and mallard duck.
  • 12. What is the native range of Ammophila species?
A) Deserts in Africa and Asia.
B) The coasts of the North Atlantic Ocean, including the Great Lakes of North America.
C) Tropical rainforests around the equator.
D) Alpine regions in Europe.
  • 13. What type of plants are Ammophila grasses considered?
A) Xerophytes, which can withstand dry conditions.
B) Epiphytes, which grow on other plants.
C) Hydrophytes, which grow in water.
D) Mesophytes, which need moderate moisture.
  • 14. What is the maximum length of inflorescence for Ammophila breviligulata?
A) 35 cm long
B) 30 cm long
C) 22 cm long
D) 25 cm long
  • 15. Which plant becomes prominent in semi-fixed dunes where Ammophila is less competitive?
A) A. champlainensis
B) Calamagrostis epigejos
C) Juniper
D) Festuca rubra (red fescue)
  • 16. In which year was the practice of pulling bent, broom or juniper off sand hills banned by an Act of the Scottish Parliament?
A) 1792
B) 1779
C) 1695
D) 1705
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