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A Quiz To Test Your Knowledge On Poison Ivy
Take this quiz to find out how much you know about Poison Ivy. First comes the itching, then a red rash, and then blisters. These symptoms of poison ivy can emerge within a few hours after exposure to these poisonous plants. Answer the following multiple choice questions about Poison Ivy and then see your score. Better yet, stump your family and friends by asking them to take this quiz.
1. How much Urushiol resin, the agent causing a skin rash, does it take to cause inflammation?
1 nanogram
100 nanograms
100 milligrams
1 gram
2. Not all primates react to urushiol resin with a skin rash.
True
False
3. A dead poison ivy plant can still cause skin irritation.
True
False
4. Poison ivy will grow in all of the following conditions EXCEPT ____________.
Clay soils
Soils with a high concentration of calcium
Continuously wet areas
Shady area
5. Poison ivy can be found in every U.S. state.
True
False
6. Handwashing with soap and water immediately after exposure can remove all the Urushiol resin.
True
False
7. What color is poison ivy in the spring?
Green
Reddish
Yellow
8. What color is poison ivy in the summer?
Green
Reddish
Yellow
9. What color is poison ivy in the fall?
Green
Reddish
Yellow
10. The shape of a poison ivy plant is a ___________.
Bush
Vine
Either a bush or a vine
11. Poison ivy can spread by scratching your skin.
True
False
12. You can identify poison ivy because it has compound leaves with _____ leaflets.
2
3
4
5