Beech trees

(i)  (ii)  (iii) 
(iv)  (v)   

The leaves above are from five different types of beech tree. The key below can be used to identify which type of beech tree each leaf comes from

Key

1.

Leaves smooth, with an even edge
Leaves with saw-like teeth (serrated)

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go to 3

2.

Leaves oval to oblong in shape
Leaves oval to triangular

black beech
mountain beech

3.

Leaves with single tooth
Leaves with double tooth

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silver beech

4.

Leaves bluntly toothed
Leaves coarsely and sharply toothed

hard beech
red beech
 
a)
Follow the steps in the key to decide what kind of beech trees (i), (ii), and (v) are.
 
(i)  ____________________        (ii)  ____________________       (v)  ____________________
 
b)
Use all the words from the key that describe the leaf characteristics of beech tree (iii).