2.01 Parts of a Tree

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Parts of a Tree Practice Activity

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1. What is a defined as a woody, bark covered plant with a well-defined stem and a formed crown?
   1. tree
   2. corn
   3. broccoli

   Answer: a. tree

2. This part of the tree, which anchors and supports the tree, is usually found below the ground.
   1. heartwood
   2. crown
   3. roots

   Answer: c. roots

3. Which root system has one large root that grows downward with other roots sprouting laterally off that one?
   1. taproot system
   2. fibrous root system

   Answer: a. taproot system

4. Which root system has many branching roots that spread throughout the soil.
   1. taproot system
   2. fibrous root system

   Answer: b. fibrous root system

5. What is the main structural portion of the tree?
   1. trunk
   2. crown
   3. sapwood

   Answer: a. trunk

6. This layer of bark is the tree's protection from the outside world.
   1. super bark
   2. outer bank
   3. inner bank

   Answer: b. outer bank

7. In response to hormones, camblium produces new ______ each year.
   1. bark and wood
   2. wildlife
   3. water

   Answer: a. bark and wood

8. Sapwood is new ______.
   1. twigs
   2. leaves
   3. wood

   Answer: c. wood

9. The _______ contains leaves in order to collect sunlight so photosynthesis can take place.
   1. crown
   2. roots
   3. trunk

   Answer: a. crown

10. _________ is the central, supporting pillar of the tree.
    1. sapwood
    2. heartwood
    3. bark

    Answer: b. heartwood

So…how did you do? If you got them all correct, congratulations! If you missed more than one or two, you should probably review the questions again.