The Tree of Tenere

Introduction This is a factual story about The Tree of Tenere which was last of a group of acacia tree that grew when the desert was less perched than it is today The tree had stood alone for decades Only one tree would cover 400 kilometres and was considered most isolated tree on the earth It was a landmark for the caravan routes through the Tenere region of the Sahara desert in North East Niger During the winter of 1938 and 1939 a well was dug near the tree and it was found that the roots of the tree reached water table 110 to 118 feet below the surface Summary The tenere literally means ...

1.
Complete the following sentences according to the information in the passage.
Give reason for your choice.
1. The Tree of Tenere is called the most isolated tree in the world because _____________.
2. The other tree surrounding it dried due to ___________________.
3. People of the region revered the tree as they believed that ________________.
2.
What use was this tree to the caravans of traders and merchants traveling?
3.
What according to the passage is a 'big deal' for a single 9-foot tall tree?
4.
In spite of negligible rainfall how did the tree survive?
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'The death of the tree was a huge below to the people of Niger'. Why? How did the tree die?
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In each row, the given words are synonymous in meaning, except one. Tick the word that has a different meaning.
a. perished i. decayed ii. died iii. thrived
b. traders i. merchants ii. dealers iii. drivers
c. flexible i. rigid ii. forceful iii. stubborn

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