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| − | A '''tree''' is a tall [[Tree (plant)|plant]], usually with roots, a trunk, branches, and [[leaf|leaves]]. | + | [[Image:Tree.jpg|thumb|250px]]A '''tree''' is a tall [[plant]], usually with roots, a trunk, branches, and [[leaf|leaves]]. Trees produce oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide from the air. Also, certain types of trees may bear fruit, such as apples. |
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| − | In [[mathematics]], a '''tree''' is a [[graph]] with no cycles, so called because these graphs often resemble natural trees.
| + | Trees are an important part of the [[Bible]]. They were created, along with all other plants, on the Third Day of [[Creation]].<ref>Genesis 1:11-12</ref> It was from the [[Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil]] that [[Eve]] brought [[evil]] into the world.<ref>Genesis 3:1-7</ref> Jotham used a parable about trees to criticize his brother Abimelech.<ref>Judges 9</ref> And it was on the [[wood]] of a tree that our [[Savior]], [[Jesus Christ]], was [[crucifixion|crucified]]. In fact, a commonly used name for Jesus Christ is "Tree of Life." |
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| − | [[Tree (data structure)|Tree]]s can be implemented on computers as [[data structure]]s used to perform functions. | + | The harvesting of trees for commercial or forest management purposes is [[logging]]. |
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| | + | == See also == |
| | + | *[[Baobab]] |
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| | == References == | | == References == |
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| | + | [[File:Rousseau Lallee des Chataigniers.jpg|300px]] |
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| | + | [[Theodore Rousseau]], Lallee des Chataigniers (France). |
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| | + | [[Category:Trees]] |
| | + | [[Category:Forestry]] |