A Tree is Growing

What is the oldest living tree, according to page 95?

• Redbud tree

• Maple tree

• Bristlecone pine

• Redwood tree

What part of the tree makes food for the tree? (page 96)

• The branches

• The leaves

• The roots

• The bark

What type of tree stores water in its trunk? (page 98)

• Baobab tree

• Maple tree

• Banyan tree

• Redwood tree

What does a tree need in order to grow? (page 99)

• Water and air

• Sunlight, water, and air

• Sunlight, air, soil, and water

• Air, sunlight, and soil

What illustration did the author use to show how water gets to the leaves? (page 99)

• Tug of war

• Vacuum

• Fishing line

• Straw

What plant helps a tree get its minerals? (page 101)

• Another tree

• A mushroom

• A bush

• A flower

How does a tree get its water? (page 100)

• Through the leaves

• Through the trunk

• Through the roots

• Through the branches

What is the "skin" of the tree? (page 102)

• The xylem

• The branches

• The cambium

• The bark

What is the name for the growing part of the tree, also known as the ring that grows each year? (page 105)

• The Phloem

• The Xylem

• The Cambium

• The bark

What are some of the tallest trees in the world? (page 107)

• Sequoia

• Maple

• Banyan

• Durand Oak