In the Spring Before the Leaves Come Out,maple Trees Are

question 5

Multiple Choice

In the spring before the leaves come out,maple trees are often tapped to collect sap to make syrup.The sugars were stored in the wood of the tree as starch and then released as temperatures rise above freezing in late winter.Which of the following best describes the original source of the sugars found in the sap?

• A)Photosynthesis during the previous summer
• B)Photosynthesis that winter
• C)Photosynthesis occurring in the spring while the sap is flowing
• D)Breakdown of cellulose in the tree
• E)They are absorbed from the soil

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Definitions:

Alkaline Soils

Soils with a pH level higher than 7, often rich in sodium, calcium, and magnesium, and found in arid and semi-arid regions.

Deciduous Forests

Forests characterized by trees that lose their leaves seasonally.

Soil Moisture

The amount of water contained within soil particles, crucial for plant growth and the hydrologic cycle.

Tropical Regions

Geographic areas located near the equator, characterized by warm temperatures and significant rainfall throughout the year.