Plentiful Plants Q3 Flashcards

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1
Q

the part of the tree where growth takes place

A

cambium layer

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2
Q

a scientist who studies trees

A

dendrologist

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3
Q

removing a ring of bark from a tree trunk

A

girdling

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4
Q

trees that lose their leaves in the fall

A

deciduous

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5
Q

used to determine the exact age of a tree

A

annual rings

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6
Q

tallest tree in the world

A

California redwood

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7
Q

tree whose fruit is the acorn

A

oak

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8
Q

tree that is the source of a sweet syrup

A

maple

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9
Q

tree that is probably the oldest living thing

A

bristlecone pine

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10
Q

plant that lives for many years

A

perennial

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11
Q

plant that lives for one year

A

annual

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12
Q

plant that lives for two years

A

biennial

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