The trees that we are used to seeing all have the same parts. Do you know what they are? SAMPLE SLIDE Random Slides From This PowerPoint Show www.ks1resources.co.uk
On steep ground, roots help to stop the soil from washing away in the rain. SAMPLE SLIDE All roots grow towards water in the soil. If a root comes up against a stone it will grow round it. Roots take in (absorb) water and minerals from the soil. The tree needs these to grow. Random Slides From This PowerPoint Show www.ks1resources.co.uk
An outer layer of bark protects the trunk of the tree An outer layer of bark protects the trunk of the tree. Bark stops the tree from drying out and protects it from insects and disease. SAMPLE SLIDE Random Slides From This PowerPoint Show www.ks1resources.co.uk
In a good year, with lots of sun and rain, the tree grows quickly and the ring of sapwood is wide. When the weather is bad, the ring will be thinner. SAMPLE SLIDE Random Slides From This PowerPoint Show www.ks1resources.co.uk
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