Tree Biology

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What is the process called where trees make their food using sunlight?
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Photosynthesis.
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What part of the tree absorbs water and nutrients from the soil?
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Roots.
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What is the outer protective layer of a tree trunk called?
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Bark.
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What part of the tree transports water from the roots to the leaves?
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The xylem.
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What is chlorophyll, and why is it important for trees?
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Chlorophyll is the green pigment in leaves that helps with photosynthesis.
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How do trees contribute to the oxygen cycle?
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Trees produce oxygen as a by-product of photosynthesis.
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What part of the tree produces seeds or fruit?
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Flower or fruit-bearing structures.
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Why do trees shed their leaves in autumn?
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To conserve water and survive winter conditions.
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What is the growth ring in a tree, and what does it indicate?
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A growth ring is a layer of wood produced annually, indicating the tree's age and growth conditions.
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How do trees benefit the soil they grow in?
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Trees stabilize the soil with their roots and provide nutrients through fallen leaves.
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What is the main function of a tree's trunk?
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To support the tree and transport nutrients and water.
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What do we call a large group of trees growing together?
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A forest.
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How do trees help in controlling the climate?
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Trees absorb carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, and help regulate temperature.
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What is the difference between deciduous and evergreen trees?
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Deciduous trees lose their leaves in autumn, while evergreen trees keep their leaves year-round.
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What is a common method for propagating trees?
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By planting seeds.
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