Question

It takes much time to kill a tree,

Not a simple jab of the knife

Will do it. It has grown

Slowly consuming the earth ,

Rising out of it ,feeding

Upon its crust ,absorbing

Years of sunlight ,air ,water

And out of its leprous hide

Sprouting leaves.

(a) What does a tree absorb?(0.5)

(b) What does it consume ?(0.5)

(c) Does it take much time to kill a tree ?Why/why not?(1)

(d) Why has the hide been called leprous? (1)
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Answer 1

Answer:

a tree absorbs sunlight

it consumes air and water

yes it takes much time

because of sprouting leaves

hope it helps you dear ☺☺

Answer 2

Answer:

Tree absorb water

it consume glucose which is made by itself

it depends on the person strength and the method they use to kill

I don't the answer for last qn