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What is the main function of xylem in a tree?
What is the main function of xylem in a tree?
- Making new cells for growth
- Carrying food from roots to the crown
- Transporting water and nutrients from roots to the crown (correct)
- Forming the heartwood at the center of the trunk
Where is the heartwood located in a tree?
Where is the heartwood located in a tree?
- In the center of the trunk (correct)
- In the outer layer of the trunk
- In the branches
- At the top of the tree
How do scientists determine the age of a tree?
How do scientists determine the age of a tree?
- By studying the tree's rings (correct)
- By analyzing the color of the leaves
- By counting the number of branches
- By examining the root structure
What role do roots play in a tree?
What role do roots play in a tree?
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Which part of a tree is responsible for making new cells for growth?
Which part of a tree is responsible for making new cells for growth?
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