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leaves can be classified as either simple or compound, depending on whether the leaf blade is divided or not. in a simple leaf, the leaf blade is undivided—a single leaf attaches directly to each twig on a tree. most maple and oak trees have simple leaves.
a compound leaf has a divided blade, meaning that multiple leaflets attach to a stem that attaches to the twig. some compound leaves are palmately compound, meaning that all the leaflets attach at the end of the stem. palmately compound leaflets fan out from the stem - like fingers from the palm of a hand. most buckeye trees have leaves that are palmately compound. other compound leaves are pinnately compound. on a pinnately compound leaf, leaflets attach in pairs all along the stem, which usually has one single leaflet appearing at its tip. hickory, ash, and walnut trees have pinnately compound leaves.
which term matches the picture?
image of leaves
simple leaf pinnately compound leaf palmately compound leaf

Explanation:

1. Recall the definitions: A simple leaf has an undivided blade. A pinnately compound leaf has leaflets in pairs along the stem (with one at the tip). A palmately compound leaf has all leaflets attaching at the end of the stem, fanning out like fingers from a palm.
2. Analyze the image: The leaflets in the picture fan out from a central point (the end of the stem), matching the description of a palmately compound leaf. The simple leaf is undivided (not matching), and the pinnately compound has leaflets along the stem (not matching).

Answer:

palmately compound leaf