FORESTRY
FOREST PRODUCTS
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Question
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Hardwood is the old, ____ sapwood that serves as support for the tree.
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living
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dead.
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Sapwood is the living, outermost portion of a woody stem or branch, while the heartwood is the dead, inner wood, which often comprises the majority of a stems cross-section.
Detailed explanation-2: -Heartwood and Sapwood are part of the natural growth of a tree and makeup all hardwood lumber. The sapwood is the wood closest to the bark of a tree. It is often a lighter tone than the heartwood, which is the wood closest to the center of the tree.
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