ROOTS Trees are the strongest plants in the world. It takes a lot of support to stop such a big structure falling over. The trees' roots spread deep underground and keep the tree standing upright. They are covered 2) very small hairs that suck up water and minerals from the ground. The main roots then take the water to the rest 3) the tree where it is used in photosynthesis. a CROWN The crown is the top part of a tree. It is made 4) of leaves and branches and performs several roles. It shades the roots from the sun and stops them from drying out. It also gathers energy from the sun and releases extra water 5). the environment to cool down the tree. TRUNK The trunk is the central part of the tree which takes water and minerals from the roots to the branches, twigs and, finally, the leaves.

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