Chapter 1 Flashcards
What carries water up the tree f
Xylem
Absorbing roots are found where d
in the upper 6’’ of soil
included bark is g
bark within a tree crotch
phloem conducts what b
food conducting tissue
photosynthesis
sugar production by plants
cambium
zone of diameter growth in a tree
transpiration
water vapor loss through the leaves
deciduous trees are
trees that loose leaves annually.
True or False Small fibrous roots serve to take up water and minerals?
True
True or False the root system is like a mirror image of the top of the crown?
True
True or False roots tend to grow where water and oxogen are avalible?
True
True or False tree roots rarely grow beyond the dripline
False
True or False Starches are stored throughout the trunk and branches of the tree?
True
True or False the cambuium is located in the center of the trunk and branches?
False
True or False the phloem only carries sugar to the roots
False