Tree Roots vs Sidewalks Test

Tree Roots vs Sidewalks Test
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Question: 1. Problems with roots from municipal trees begin when shallow rooted trees are forced to grow in that ribbon of grass between the street and the sidewalk.
True
False

Question: 2. Roots travel under the sidewalk to utilize the moisture trapped by the sidewalk.
True
False

Question: 3. New innovations in repairing sidewalks can reduce the damage to trees by accommodating rather than ignoring tree roots.
True
False

Question: 4. Sidewalk construction requires compacted soil that will generally deflect tree roots upward and under the sidewalk.
True
False

Question: 5. The horizontal roots that are causing the problems are the same roots that make a tree stable against storms and wind.
True
False

Question: 6. There should be at least three feet (90 cm) of soil between the curb and the tree trunk at maturity.
True
False

Question: 7. Rubber sidewalks use recycled rubber tire crumbs to form a molded sidewalk.
True
False

Question: 8. The large pores of structural soil encourage root growth deep under the walk while the rock provides a stable base for the street, curb, and walk.
True
False

Question: 9. The best solution for raised sidewalks is to remove and replace the tree with a deep-root species.
True
False

Question: 10. Root pruning is a good solution because the roots will quickly regrow.
True
False

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