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bobbie

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Most retail flower shops in the United States employ
 
  a. more than 10 people
  b. fewer than 10 people
  c. only extremely gifted and talented workers
  d. none of the above

Question 2

How are rings formed in a woody stem and what do they tell about the plant?
 
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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

Rings are formed around the stem by the xylem. The xylem carries water and nutrients up into the plant from the roots. Each year a new ring is added and the old ring dies. This ring is called the annual ring and is used in determining the age of the plant or tree.





 

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