Trees

Underground (below the surface) you can find the...

• trunk
• roots
• leaves

Roots are necessary to

• absorb water and nutrients from the soil

• help insects climb up the trees

Roots also protect the soil from

• forest fires

• erosion by water and the wind

• insects

• mold

Leaves are necessary for _____________ to take place.

• the weather

• flowers

• photosynthesis

Through photosynthesis trees can

• grow taller

• live longer

• feed

• produce Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)

• A = trunk B = roots C = branch

• A= trunk B = branch C = roots

• A = branch B = roots C = trunk

• A = roots B = trunk C = branch

Hardwood comes from which type of tree?

• Deciduous

• Coniferous

• Tall

• Evergreen

Softwood come from which type of tree?

• Deciduous

• Coniferous

• Tall

• Ones that lose their leaves in autumn.

Which of the following is an example of a softwood?

• Ash

• Pine

• Teak

• Oak

Which of the following is an example of a hardwood?

• Pine

• Spruce

• Cedar

• Mahogany