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The sun gives off light and thermal energy. When the light hits the leaves of the tree, the leaves undergo photosynthesis.

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solar energy is turned into chemical energy since the suns energy is the plants food

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What is the Energy transformation for a tree?

Trees - as well as living beings in general - have LOTS of energy transformations.


How is energy being transformed when sunlight shines on a tree?

When you see the leaves on a tree as green this means that all of the other colors are being absorbed; and that the reason we may view the green light is because green is the only color that the Plant cannot use, and thereby it is reflected for our Eyes.


What type of energy does a tree have?

The tree gets electromagnetic energy from the sun. It comes in the form of sunlight, and this causes chemical reactions in the leaves of the tree to make chemical energy.


An eagle flies from its perch in a tree to the ground describe the energy transformation?

Mechanical energy. It has both potential and kinetic energy.


What is the job for the leaves?

Their job is to absorb sunlight to make energy for the tree to live.


Where do rimu trees get there energy?

The Rimu tree uses...- Sunlight- Water- Air- Someties Soil...For Energy.


How does the tree absorb its energy from the sun?

Through photosynthesis in the green leaves.


What causes a tree's to appear green?

Chlorophyll used by the tree's leaves to attract and trap sunlight energy for use in photosynthesis.


What causes a tree to die when a grapevine climbs it?

The vine blocks out sunlight and uses the trees water and energy.


Can a tree grow in a tree?

No, a tree would need sunlight. Sunlight wouldn't get past your throught. No a tr


Can a tree grow in you?

No, a tree would need sunlight. Sunlight wouldn't get past your throught. No a tr


Why are leaves need for a tree to grow?

The leaves are needed as the tree lives by photosynthesis, which is the conversion of light energy into chemical energy. The sunlight is the energy source caught by the leaves and turned into oxygen and carbohydrates such as sucrose, glucose and starch. Kind of cool when you think about it isn't it ?