has Simple Leaves; one single leaf attaches to the petiole
Oak {Quercus sp.}; bears acorns- the “nut with a hat” / Maple {Acer sp.}, Sycamore {Platanus sp.}, OR Similar-Shaped Leaves / Spade-Shaped Leaves / Arrowhead-Shaped Leaves / Lance-Shaped Leaves
has Compound Leaves– several “leaflets” divide from one petiole
View both a Simple & Compound Leaf here.
Sources:
Wikipedia on Maple: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maple
Photos for {Acer sp.) from Sugar Maple profile on USDA.gov: http://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=ACSA3
Other Photos & Database Entry: Distance Everheart 7-25-13, 10-24-14