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Who is Ms. Slusser's favorite president?
Teddy Roosevelt!
What is the main center vein in a leaf called?
Midrib!
How does industrial farming affect soil health?
depletes nutrients, increases erosion, and compacts soil
How much of the Earth's land is used for agriculture?
21%
Name two pro's and two con's of having a real Christmas tree..
What country did the Christmas tree tradition originate from?
Germany!
Explain how we found the age of the hickory tree outside.
Circumference divided by pi (3.14159) multiplied by the growth factor of that species!
Name the main causes of soil degradation...
deforestation, overgrazing, heavy chemical use!
What percentage of crops is used for FOUR main crops?
60%
What is the xylem's job throughout the plant?
Transport water!!
Which is the most common species of Christmas tree?
Fraser Fir
What is the phloem's job in a tree?
Move sugars and food throughout the plant!
Name some sustainable farming practices that help restore soil health..
cover cropping, crop rotation, composting, reducing chemical use.
What are the four main crops grown on Earth??
Wheat, Corn, Rice, Soybeans
Which president decided to create national parks to appreciate America's land?
Teddy Roosevelt!!!
What were the two different pests that affect Christmas tree growth each year?
The _______ is a thin layer of dividing cells between xylem and phloem. Counting these rings also helps to determine a tree's age.
Cambium.
What is cover cropping, why is it helpful??
it is using other crops to protect the soil while not being used for main crop grown, keeps soil from getting dried out and keeps important nutrients in the soil!
How many people are expected to be living on Earth in 2050?
10 billion!! (That's a lot)
Name a few of the other common Christmas tree species...
White Pine, Leyland Cypress, Virginia Pine
What year was the U.S. Forest
Service founded?
1905
Deciduous and Coniferous!
kills beneficial microbes, pollutes waterways, degrades soil structure
How much of our planet is covered in water?
75%
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