Tree Trunk Structure Overview
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What is the central core of a tree trunk called?

  • Heart
  • Sapwood
  • Pith
  • Heartwood (correct)

    • Which part of a tree trunk has living cells?

  • Sapwood (correct)
  • Pith
  • Heart
  • Heartwood

    • What contributes significantly to the weight of wood in a tree trunk?

  • Living cells (correct)
  • Water content
  • Conversion to heartwood
  • Darker color

    • Which type of wood is more durable against insects and fungi?

    <p>Heartwood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which species can the heartwood be considerably stronger than the sapwood in certain strength properties?

    <p>Redwood and cedar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section of the tree trunk is free from odour and taste and has fewer common defects like knots?

    <p>Sapwood</p> Signup and view all the answers

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