Oak Life Cycle

The video explores the life cycle of an oak tree, which can live for over 1000 years. It begins with acorn production, where only a few seeds survive to become mature trees. The surviving seeds develop a taproot and grow into seedlings, which adapt to seasonal changes. Human intervention through pruning helps the tree grow a dense crown. As the tree matures, it reaches impressive heights and spreads. In adulthood, a fungus may hollow out the trunk, but the tree continues to produce flowers and acorns, ensuring the next generation of oaks.

What is the likelihood of an acorn growing into a mature oak tree?

• 1 in 10,000

• 1 in 100

• 1 in 1,000

• 1 in 100,000

What happens to an oak tree when it is pruned by humans?

• It dies immediately

• It stops growing

• It loses all its leaves

• It grows a dense crown of twigs

How tall can a mature oak tree grow?

• Up to 45 meters

• Up to 55 meters

• Up to 35 meters

• Up to 25 meters

What role does the fungus play in the life of an oak tree?

• It provides nutrients to the tree

• It protects the tree from insects

• It eats away the Deadwood and hollows out the trunk

• It helps the tree grow faster

What marks the beginning of a new generation of oak trees?

• The appearance of new flowers

• The growth of new branches

• The shedding of leaves

• The development of acorns