WorksheetsTree Growth and Functions
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What part of the tree carries water and nutrients from roots to leaves?
Phloem
Cambium
Xylem
Heartwood
Which part of a tree is responsible for producing new cells for growth?
Sapwood
Cambium
Outer bark
Crown
What is the primary function of the phloem?
Support structure
Photosynthesis
Water transport
Sugar transport
The rough, protective layer on the outside of a tree is called:
A) Cambium
B) Inner bark
C) Outer bark
D) Sapwood
Which type of root system spreads horizontally near the soil surface?
A) Taproot
B) Fibrous
C) Woody root
D) Root hairs
A seedtree cut relies on:
Controlled burns
All trees being removed
Natural seed dispersal from selected trees
Mechanical planting
Which method is a planned fire to reduce wildfire risk?
Clearcutting
Controlled burn
Shelterwood
Thinning
What is one purpose of thinning a forest?
Increase wildfires
Eliminate all small trees
Improve wildlife habitat
Remove canopy
Which part of a tree helps it store nutrients and anchor it to the ground?
Leaves
Trunk
Roots
Crown
Which forest practice removes all trees at once?
Thinning
Clearcut
Improvement cut
Shelterwood
Which tree part includes photosynthesis and gas exchange?
Branch
Leaf
Bark
Trunk
Which tree structure protects against pests and weather?
Sapwood
Heartwood
Inner bark
Outer bark
Why are growth rings important?
They provide energy
Show yearly growth
Protect from disease
Absorb sunlight
What tree part contains buds for future growth?
A) Twigs
B) Cambium
C) Sapwood
D) Phloem
Which of the following is not a danger to trees?
A) Carbon sequestration
B) Invasive species
C) Wildfires
D) Disease
The crown of the tree helps:
A) Anchor the tree
B) Transport nutrients
C) Shade and cool the area
D) Store sugars
What is the function of root hairs?
Support trunk
Carry oxygen
Increase absorption
Transport sugars
Which cutting method allows large trees to act as seed trees?
Clearcut
Thinning
Shelterwood
Phloem cut
Why are trees important for ecosystems?
Produce oxygen
Cause erosion
Remove wildlife
Increase heat
What is a benefit of the heartwood?
Photosynthesis
Water transport
Structural support
Nutrient absorption
Trees improve air quality by:
A) Absorbing oxygen
B) Producing smog
C) Filtering pollutants
D) Blocking sunlight
Which method removes trees based on size?
Clearcut
Thinning
Controlled burn
Crown reduction
What is arboriculture?
Farming vegetables
Caring for trees
Fish management
Grassland preservation
What type of tree has conical crowns?
Maple
Pine
Oak
Elm
Which part of a tree does not assist in nutrient transport?
Sapwood
Xylem
Phloem
Heartwood
