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What are the three main parts of a tree?
Which of the following is NOT a layer of the trunk?
Which group of plants produces flowers?
What process do leaves use to make food?
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Which of the following is a function of roots in plants?
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Study Notes
Structure of a Tree
- A tree consists of three main parts: the crown, trunk, and roots.
- The trunk has five layers:
- Bark: The protective outer layer.
- Cambium: A growth layer that produces new bark and xylem.
- Heartwood: The central core that provides support.
- Phloem: Transports nutrients from leaves to the rest of the tree.
- Xylem: Carries water and minerals from the roots to the leaves.
Plant Classification
- Plants are categorized into two main groups:
- Angiosperms: Flowering plants (e.g., daisies) that produce seeds enclosed in fruits.
- Gymnosperms: Non-flowering plants (e.g., pine trees) that have exposed seeds.
- Flowering plants can be further distinguished by examining seed types and leaf vein patterns.
- Non-flowering plants such as mosses and ferns reproduce via spores rather than seeds.
Importance of Plants
- Plants are essential for life on Earth, serving critical ecological functions.
- Each plant part has specific roles:
- Roots: Absorb water and essential nutrients from the soil.
- Leaves: Conduct photosynthesis to produce food and oxygen.
- Flowers/Fruits: Facilitate reproduction and seed dispersal.
- Humans rely on plants not only for food but also for oxygen production.
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Description
This quiz covers the main parts of a tree, including the crown, trunk, and roots, along with the layers of the trunk like bark and xylem. It also explains the classification of plants into angiosperms and gymnosperms, discussing their identifying features such as seeds and leaf veins.
