Crown Facts
What part of the tree contains most of the leaves?
The crown
What color are leaves because of chlorophyll?
Green
What part of the tree do twigs grow out of?
Branches.
Name one of the three tree parts covered in this lesson.
Crown, leaves, or twigs.
What is the crown's shape in deciduous trees?
Oval or partial circle
What do leaves make using sunlight?
Sugar (through photosynthesis).
What do twigs usually have on the ends in spring?
Buds or flowers.
Which tree part holds the buds that may become fruit?
Twigs.
Which type of tree has a cone-shaped crown?
Evergreen tree.
What happens to deciduous leaves every year?
They fall off (shed).
How thick is a twig, generally speaking?
About the diameter of a pencil.
Where does most photosynthesis take place?
In the crown (specifically, the leaves).
What important process happens in the crown?
Photosynthesis.
What are the small leaves on coniferous trees called?
Needles.
Why are twigs important for leaves?
They are the first point of contact for leaves.
What causes leaves to turn red or yellow in fall?
Chlorophyll leaches out of them.