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Number 1. The part of the tree that contains the leaves, branches, buds, fruit and flowers.
Correct Answer: Crown
Number 2. The part of the tree that protects the trunk.
Correct Answer: Bark
Number 3. The center portion of the tree that gets darker as the tree gets older; used for strength.
Correct Answer: Heartwood
Number 4. The most valuable portion of the tree in terms of value to the landowner. It is also referred to as a bole in forestry terminology.
Correct Answer: Trunk
Number 5. A longleaf pine tree has this type of root system.
Correct Answer: Taproot System
Number 6. A white oak tree has this type of root system.
Correct Answer: Fibrous Root System
Number 7. This plant tissue is where nutrients and water are carried from the roots to the crown.
Correct Answer: Xylem or Sapwood
Number 8. This plant tissue carries food that was made in the leaves down to the trunk, branches and roots.
Correct Answer: Inner Bark or Phloem