1 tree growth

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Across
  1. 2. anchor the tree and absorb water and minerals from soil
  2. 5. tissue that carries food from the leaves
  3. 8. supports the tree and transports water up and food down, main source of timber
  4. 9. green pigment in leaves that absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis
  5. 10. process using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make food and oxygen
  6. 14. Germination seed starts growing with warmth, moisture, and stored food
  7. 16. Layer thin layer that makes new xylem and phloem cells
  8. 19. first root that grows downward to take in water and minerals
Down
  1. 1. made in leaves during photosynthesis and transported as sap through phloem vessels
  2. 3. outer living xylem that carries water and minerals
  3. 4. Rays thin lines that carry water and nutrients across the trunk sideways
  4. 6. first shoot that grows upward toward light
  5. 7. Rings show each year’s growth, wide rings mean good growth, narrow rings mean poor growth
  6. 9. top of the tree with leaves and branches, where photosynthesis and seed or flower production occur
  7. 11. young tree beginning to grow stronger and taller
  8. 12. strong inner wood made of dead xylem
  9. 13. young plant with early roots and leaves
  10. 15. and Minerals absorbed by roots and moved through xylem vessels
  11. 17. outer protective layer of the tree
  12. 18. soft tissue at the very center of the trunk