Quiz on Tree Communication

What do scientists now believe about trees?

• They do not interact with fungi.

• They only communicate through leaves.

• They can talk to each other.

• They can only grow in silence.

What is the 'wood wide web'?

• An underground network for trees.

• A type of tree bark.

• A type of tree disease.

• A method of tree planting.

What are the fine white threads around tree roots called?

• Branches.

• Roots.

• Hyphae.

• Leaves.

What do fungi help trees do?

• Produce more leaves.

• Grow taller.

• Get food and communicate.

• Change colors.

What do trees share through the fungus network?

• Food and chemicals.

• Leaves.

• Water only.

• Seeds.

What did scientists feed one tree to study carbon travel?

• Water.

• Special carbon dioxide.

• Sugar.

• Fungi.

What did scientists find in the roots of nearby trees?

• Only water.

• Special carbon from the first tree.

• Different types of leaves.

• No connection at all.

What do mushrooms represent in the forest?

• The roots of trees.

• The above-ground part of fungi.

• The leaves of trees.

• The bark of trees.

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How do trees benefit from fungi?

• They get more sunlight.

• They grow faster.

• They produce more seeds.

• They receive minerals and water.

What do trees give to fungi in exchange for help?

• Carbon dioxide.

• Oxygen.

• Sugar.

• Water.