WORLD OF TREES

A ____________ is a scientist who studies trees.

• dendrologist

• chemist

• physicist

They are known as the giants of the plant kingdom.

• flowers

• trees

• vines

This is the oldest living tree.

• bristlecone pine (Methuselah)

• California redwood

• banyan tree

It is the tallest tree in the world.

• bristlecone pine

• maple tree

• California redwood

Removing a ring of bark from a tree trunk is called girdling.

• True

• False

The exact age of a tree can be determined by counting the number of ___________ in the trunk.

Trees are ________ plants because they live for many years.

• perennial

• annual

• biennial

Deciduous trees are trees that lose their leaves in response to seasons like winter and fall.

• True

• False

This is a part of the tree where growth takes place.

• cambium layer

• outer bark

• sapwood

• heartwood

The tree whose fruit is the acorn.

• maple tree

• elm tree

• oak tree