Tumble Science Podcast for Kids What If Trees Didn't Exist?
Mar 28, 2025
What if trees didn’t exist? This intriguing question sparks a journey into the vital roles trees play in our world. Explore how they produce oxygen, support wildlife, and maintain clean water. Learn about tree migration due to climate change and the shocking method scientists use to study them—shotguns! Dive into the impacts of deforestation and wildfires, and discover how trees adapt and thrive. Get ready for a leafy adventure filled with surprising facts and eco-friendly insights!
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Trees' Importance
- Trees provide essential resources like oxygen and clean water.
- Their absence would drastically impact animals, insects, and even fish.
Impact of No Trees
- Without trees, there would be less oxygen due to reduced photosynthesis.
- This would severely impact all living organisms dependent on it.
Shotgun Science
- Angelica Patterson used a shotgun to collect leaf samples from tall trees.
- This unusual method helps study tree growth and adaptation to climate change.