Tree anatomy
This part of the tree anchors it and absorbs water and nutrients
What are the roots?
These trees have broad leaves that fall off every autumn
What are deciduous trees?
This is the top layer of the forest, made from the crowns of the tallest trees.
What is the canopy?
Branches that grow directly across from each other are described with this term
This oak has pointy leaf lobes and bark that's rough low and smooth high
What is Red Oak?
This section of the tree works like an elevator moving water up and sugars down
What is the trunk?
Pines, spruces and first belong to this group of cone-bearing trees
What are coniferous trees?
This middle layer is made of young trees and shrubs that tolerate shade
Branches that zig zag or grow unevenly are called this
What is alternate branching?
This oak's leaves have rounded lobes and bark resembling armor plates
What is White Oak?
The crown is compared to this part of a house because it performs photosynthesis
What is the kitchen?
"If it sheds its ___ if it needles its ____" helps us distinguish what two tree classifications?
What is hardwood vs softwood trees?
This layer includes soil, fungi, and leaf litter, where decomposition happens.
What is the forest floor?
The acronym MAD DOG helps us identify the only common NY trees with this branching pattern
A flaky, burnt corn flake bark and sweet scented twigs identify this tree
What is black cherry?
Damaging this part of a tree can cause it to fall or become sick
What are the roots?
The name "coniferous" comes from their method of reproduction using these structures
What are cones?
It's darker on the forest floor because this layer blocks most of the sunlight
What is the canopy?
The trees represented in MAD DOG are what
What are Maple, Ash, and Dogwood?
This Maple has toothy leaves and "gill like lines" in the bark
What is soft Maple?
Photosynthesis requires sunlight, water, and this gas that trees absorb from the air
What is carbon dioxide (CO2)
Oaks, maples, and cherries belong to this broader classification group
What are hardwoods/deciduous trees?
The forest is often compared to this building because of its layered structure
What is a skyscraper?
Hardwood trees are also known by this term because they shed their leaves
What are deciduous trees?
This tree has smooth, silvery-gray bark and is smooth between leaf points
What is Hard Maple?