Tree parts and functions

What do trees turn carbon dioxide into?

• Water

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

What is the function of tree roots?

• Gather energy from the sun

• Cool down the tree

• Take water to the leaves

What does the crown of a tree consist of?

• Trunk

• Leaves and branches

• Roots

What are the smallest branches of a tree called?

• Twigs

• Stems

• Vines

What substance gives leaves their green color?

• Chlorophyll

• Glucose

• Minerals

What is the primary purpose of tree branches?

• Hold leaves and transport nutrients

• Protect the tree

• Absorb water

Where does photosynthesis mainly take place?

• Trunk

• Roots

• Leaves

What do leaves use to make food?

• Sunlight, air, and water

• Sand

• Stones

Which tree part is responsible for moving water and minerals to the branches?

• Leaves

• Trunk

• Branches

What happens to excess water in a tree?

• It is stored in the roots

• It is released from the crown

• It turns into food