Photosynthesis and Tree Growth Quiz

What does the crown of a tree consist of?

• Roots and trunk

• Branches and leaves

• Bark and sapwood

• Flowers and fruits

Which layer is responsible for transporting enriched sap to the cambium layer?

• Cambium

• Sapwood

• Bast

• Heartwood

What do annual rings in a tree indicate?

• Protection from elements

• Transport of enriched sap

• Tree's growth each year

• Centre of tree

What kind of bark do hardwood trees usually have?

• Rough and thick bark

• Smooth and thin bark

• Rough and thin bark

• Smooth and thick bark

What type of seeds do hardwood trees produce?

• Uncovered seeds

• Covered seeds

• Winged seeds

• Floating seeds

What does the term "deciduous" mean in relation to hardwood trees?

• Evergreen

• Sheds leaves

• Grows flowers

• Produces cones

What characteristic is true of temperate hardwoods?

• They grow all year

• They do not shed leaves

• They shed leaves and are dormant in cold seasons

• They are found in the tropics

Which hemisphere is associated with the growth of most commercial softwoods?

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

Which wood is generally straight-grained but can be quite coarse?

• Ash

• Oak

• Beech

• Mahogany

Which part of the tree is primarily responsible for photosynthesis?

• Bark

• Leaves

• Trunk

• Roots