Oh Christmas Tree

PBS Learning Media
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PBS Learning Media
Resource Type
Classroom Material
Keywords
climate Fraser fir tree farm Christmas moisture soil transpiration elevation photosynthesis wood structure evergreen sun god pagan tradition Christianity Christian tradition Christmas tree fraser fir soil moisture global warming tree habitat tree growing industry UNC-TV Oh Christmas Tree abiotic Adiabatic Lapse Rate Climate Change sap Christmas tree industry
Subjects
Science
Grade Levels
Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
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Oh Christmas Tree

Students learn how scientists are studying what effect a warming climate will have on North Carolina's Christmas tree industry. NC ranks 2nd in the country in Christmas tree sales. There are 1600 growers producing 50 million Fraser fir Christmas trees.  It's a $75M industry.
Publisher
PBS Learning Media

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