WONDER #1479: Why Are Many Evergreen Trees Shaped Like a Pyramid?
Question 1 of 3
Evergreens, such as those used for Christmas trees, are usually shaped like a what?
- circle
- square
- pyramid
- rectangle
Question 2 of 3
The shape of pyramidal evergreens helps reduce their resistance to what?
- sunlight
- wind
- sound
- bugs
Question 3 of 3
The pyramid shape of certain evergreens helps them to maximize their exposure to sunlight, which is necessary to fuel what scientific process?
- photosynthesis
- digestion
- combustion
- respiration
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