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Trees.(introduction, tests)
From:
Science Weekly
| Date:
March 28, 2005
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Background
Interesting Trees
Trees are the oldest and largest living things on Earth. The oldest living tree known is Methuselah, an almost 5,000 year old Bristlecone Pine in California. The Ginkgo is the oldest known type of tree that still exists today. They were around when dinosaurs roamed the Earth.
Trees are very important to our environment because they produce oxygen, fruit, nuts, seeds, and protection or homes for animals. We use their woo...
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