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Wood

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Wood comes from trees.

Cross-section of an Oak Log Showing Growth Rings.jpg
Cross-section of an Oak Log Showing Growth Rings.jpg
It helps trees stand up tall. It also carries water to the leaves. People use wood for many things. We use it for houses and chairs.
LightningVolt Wood Floor.jpg
LightningVolt Wood Floor.jpg
Can you find wood in your home?

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🖼️ Images & Media (21)
File:Tree secondary growth diagram.svg
Tree secondary growth diagram.svg
File:TreeKnot.jpg
TreeKnot.jpg
File:Wood Knot.JPG
Wood Knot.JPG
File:Taxus wood.jpg
Taxus wood.jpg
File:Cross-section of an Oak Log Showing Growth Rings.jpg
Cross-section of an Oak Log Showing...
File:Sequoia wood.jpg
Sequoia wood.jpg
File:Hailwood-Horrobin EMC graph.svg
Hailwood-Horrobin EMC graph.svg
File:BlkWalnut-x-section.jpg
BlkWalnut-x-section.jpg
File:Wood Pseudotsuga taxifolia.jpg
Wood Pseudotsuga taxifolia.jpg
File:Wood Fraxinus excelsior.jpg
Wood Fraxinus excelsior.jpg
File:Gelugu (coconut wood) in Klaten, Java.jpg
Gelugu (coconut wood) in Klaten, Java.jpg
File:Death and sarcasm (3566057321).jpg
Death and sarcasm (3566057321).jpg

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📚 Content adapted from Wikipedia | Readability: FK 10.7 | Vital Level 3