Tree Vocabulary

leaf

the (usually) flat and green outgrowth of a plant stem

needle

a long, thin, pointed leaf, usually found on evergreen trees

branch

​a woody stem that grows from the trunk or main stem of a tree

bark

the tough outer covering of a woody root or stem

trunk

main stem of the tree

root

the underground part of a plant that absorbs water and nutrients from the soil and holds the plant in place

Multiple Choice

Which part of the tree is this?

• stem

• trunk

• leaf

• bark

Multiple Choice

Which part of the tree is this?

• stem

• branch

• stick

• bark

Match

Match the following:

• Root

• Trunk

• Bark

• Needle

• Leaf

the underground part of a plant that absorbs water and nutrients from the soil

main stem of the tree

the tough outer covering of a woody root or stem

a long, thin, pointed leaf, usually found on evergreen trees

the (usually) flat and green outgrowth of a plant stem

• the underground part of a plant that absorbs water and nutrients from the soil

• main stem of the tree

• the tough outer covering of a woody root or stem

• a long, thin, pointed leaf, usually found on evergreen trees

• the (usually) flat and green outgrowth of a plant stem

​consumer

​an animal or plant that eats other living things to survive

decomposer

an animal or plant that digests and breaks down dead material, converting it to a nutrient for other plants or animals

producer

​a plant that produces its own food, some of which will be passed through the food web when the plant is eaten or decomposes

interdependence

a condition where the plants and animals living together in an area depend upon one another for survival

Multiple Choice

Consumer, Producer, or Decomposer?

• Consumer

• Producer

• Decomposer

Multiple Choice

Consumer, Producer, Decomposer?

• Consumer

• Producer

• Decomposer

Multiple Choice

Consumer, Producer, Decomposer?

• Consumer

• Producer

• Decomposer

Match

Match the following

• Consumer

• Producer

• Decomposer

an animal or plant that eats other living things to survive

​a plant that produces its own food, some of which will be passed through the food web

an animal or plant that digests and breaks down dead material

• an animal or plant that eats other living things to survive

• ​a plant that produces its own food, some of which will be passed through the food web

• an animal or plant that digests and breaks down dead material