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Trees have big and long trunks so that they can stand erect in worst climates
lke earthquakes , floods , very fast blowing winds etc.
In tropical rain forests trees become tall in search of more sunlight.
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∙ 9y agoTrees have branches because as they grow, parts of the tree grow into smaller parts. These are called branches. Each specie of tree has its own development of branches.
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∙ 11y agoThe role of the trunk of a tree is to keep everything together, its what keeps the limbs attached to the tree and is the gateway for the roots too give the limbs of the tree nutrition.
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Why are tree trunks cylindrical?
The tree trunks are cylindrical because they grow from the center and outwards. They grow uniformly and this is evident from the rings when the trees are cut.
What is a tropical tree with many trunks that begins with the letters M A N G?
The mangrove trees can have many trunks, but the banyan tree has both multiple trunks and above-ground "prop roots" that can grow vertically and horizontally.
Why is it easier to walk through an old mature forest of tall trees than through a young forest of small trees?
because the tall trees would be more spread apart
What plants have rings?
Trees show growth rings on the cross-section of their trunks.
Does a tree usually have fewer trunks or branches?
Trunks
Do the biggest trees have the biggest trunks?
Not necessarily, it depends on what type of tree it is. Some trees have small trunks and some have big.
What do the trunks of redwoods look?
tall big
Why do many trees which grow in the forests of Singapore have big and tall trunks?
In the interior, they are old and so large. For places, the plenty of sunshine and rainfall in the tropical climate helps.
What do the trunks of the redwoods look like?
tall big
What was the first totem pole made from?
the first totem pole was made of the tall, strong trunks of cedar trees
What is tree trunks?
Tree trunks is that trees middle position.
What does a monkey habitat look like in jungle?
has tall trees with vines hanging from them. a lot of moss on the trunks too. last but not least, a few bannanna trees.
What is it that elephants and trees have?
Trunks
What do trunks do for trees?
Support them.
Why do trees in tropical rainforests have tall straight trunks?
Tree trunks are straight and branchless Tree trunks are straight and branchless in the rainforest because, so that they can grow tall. As their efforts can be on growing tall not having branches near the bottom. More water falls down on the top of the tree. Therefore,they put their efforts in growing tall so that gain most water. Simply, the trees are close together and grow towards the light only the tops receive light so the lower branches die off because of lack of the aforesaid light. The water supply to the trees is drawn up by the roots.
Where are tendrils found?
on the trunks of trees
Do older trees always have thicker trunks than younger trees?
NO
