Parts of a tree
6 free practice questions with explanations
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Parts of a tree: example questions & answers
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What are the underground parts of a tree that soak up water called?
- ARoots✓
- BBranches
- CLeaves
- DTwigs
Answer: Roots grow down into the soil and drink up water for the tree.
What is the thick main stem of a tree called?
- AThe seed
- BThe leaf
- CThe root
- DThe trunk✓
Answer: The trunk is the strong, woody middle of the tree that holds up the branches.
What is the rough outer skin that covers a tree's trunk called?
- AShell
- BFur
- CBark✓
- DScales
Answer: Bark is the tough covering that protects the wood inside a tree.
Which part of a tree makes food using sunlight?
- AThe roots
- BThe leaves✓
- CThe trunk
- DThe bark
Answer: Leaves use sunlight to make food for the tree, a bit like little kitchens.
How can you often tell how old a tree is if it is cut down?
- ABy counting the rings inside the trunk✓
- BBy counting its leaves
- CBy measuring its shadow
- DBy counting the birds in it
Answer: A tree grows a new ring each year, so counting the rings tells you its age.
What do the roots and trunk carry up to the leaves?
- AMilk
- BWater✓
- CHoney
- DSand
Answer: Water travels up from the roots through the trunk to reach the leaves.