Where Do Trees Get Their Mass?
Veritasium · 4:10 · Watch on YouTube
Most of a tree's mass — about 95% — comes from carbon dioxide in the air, not from soil, with sunlight providing the energy to turn that air into wood, leaves, and branches.
Veritasium · 4:10 · Watch on YouTube
Most of a tree's mass — about 95% — comes from carbon dioxide in the air, not from soil, with sunlight providing the energy to turn that air into wood, leaves, and branches.