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The growth of a tree

Question 1 of 10

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The purpose of the bark of a tree is to

Select one of the following:

  • Make the tree strong

  • Provide protection against weather, insect & fungal attack

  • Bring food to the leafs

  • Bring food from the leafs to the tree

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

1

The xylem can be found in which part of the tree?

Select one of the following:

  • The chlorophyll

  • The Bast

  • The sapwood

  • The roots

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

1

The purpose of the roots are

Select one of the following:

  • To ensure the tree grows

  • To provide anchorage, absorb water & minerals that the tree uses to create photosynthesis

  • To reproduce

  • To make suitable burrowing places for animals

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

1

Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

The tree absorbs dioxide from the atmosphere and releases

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

1

Chlorophyll is a coloured pigment vital to the scientific chemical reaction known as photosynthesis

Drag and drop to complete the text.

    green
    yellow
    pink
    purple

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

1

The heartwood does not conduct water or minerals up or down the tree

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

1

The pith is on the outer part of the trunk

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

1

Conifer trees are so called because of

Select one or more of the following:

  • The fact they are cone shaped

  • The fact that their fruit are called cones

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

1

Hardwood timber is obtained from what type of tree?

Select one of the following:

  • Conifer

  • Christmas

  • Decidious

  • Evergreen

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

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Why is it important for a carpenter & joiner to know about how trees grow, what their properties are & what they species are?

Select one of the following:

  • To show off to your friends

  • Because the teacher says so

  • To be able to make an educational judgement on whether a specific piece of timber is suitable for a particular job, how to handle that timber, how to treat it and how it reacts to tools & its environment.

  • I don't need to know, someone else will make the decisions for me

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