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Parts of a Tree and Tree Growth|
Complete the puzzle.
Each root has thousands of root ____ that make it easy to absorb water and nutrients.
Flowers, new leaves, or stems grow from these in the spring.
The part of a tree that supports the crown and transports water, minerals, and food throughout the tree.
You can determine the age of a tree by counting the ___ on the stump. (2 words)
The part of a tree that absorbs sunlight and makes food.
The old annual rings that are no longer living, form the ____ of the tree.
The annual growth rings show the amount of ____ produced during one growing season.
A delicate layer in a tree trunk that is just underneath the bark. This layer transports food from the tree leaves to other parts of the tree.
The outer protective layer of tree trunks that protects against animals and prevents the tree from losing water.
A tree increases its height through the growth of ____ and its trunk.
The trunk is the main ____ of the tree.
The part of a tree that is above the trunk and consists of branches, twigs, and leaves.
The roots of a tree absorb water and nutrients from the ____.
Some trees have a ____, which is a main root and much larger than the other roots of the tree.
The largest layer of the tree trunk that consists of dead cells. This layer carries water from the roots of a tree to its leaves.
A tree with a ____ growth rings has lived for 10 years.
These grow into the soil and hold the tree in place.
A tree with a ____ growth rings has lived for 100 years.