Beehive (Poem): On Killing a Tree · Class 9 · CBSE English
Why must the root be 'pulled out entirely' to successfully kill a tree?
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Why must the root be 'pulled out entirely' to successfully kill a tree?
- A.Because the roots can be sold as timber.
- B.Because the root is the source of the tree's strength, hidden inside the earth.Correct answer
- C.Because roots attract pests to the garden.
- D.Because leaving roots behind pollutes the groundwater.
Solution
The root is the anchor that connects the tree to the earth's nourishment. Unless it is completely exposed and uprooted, the tree will survive and grow back.
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