Warm up

Poem

On Killing a Tree

                                                                                                            Gieve Patel

Warm up

1. What is a tree?

A tree is a tall plant that has a hard trunk, branches and leaves.

2. Why trees are important for our survival?

They give us oxygen, store carbon, stabilise the soil and give life to world's wild life. They provide us timber for tools and shelter.

3. How long does it take a tree to grow to its full size?

Some trees are slow growers which take 20-30 years. Some are fast scavers take 10-15 years.

4. How much time does it take to cut down a tree?

It does not take much time with all technical advancement it can be cut down very quickly. It may hardly take an hour.