In 2005, a spike was driven into the trunk of a tree 2 meters above the ground (

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In 2005, a spike was driven into the trunk of a tree 2 meters above the ground (the tree was 10 m tall). The spike was driven 10 cm into the tree, and 20 cm of it protruded from the bark. What will be true about the spike in 2050?


a) Its height above ground level depends on how fast the tree is growing vertically.
b) Its height above ground level will be 2 meters.
c) Growth of the wood and bark will push the spike out of the tree, and it will fall out.
d) More than 20 cm of the spike will be visible in 2050 than in 2005.

Explanation / Answer

c) Growth of the wood and bark will push the spike out of the tree, and it will fall out. because of growth of cambium and shedding of bark

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