an ice cube, a glass of cold water, and a swimming pool are each exposed to the same amount of sunlight on a hot day. after five minutes, the ice cube is melted and the cold drink is two degrees warmer, but the temperature of the swimming pool remains unchanged. what is the ...
The tree is known for the strong wintergreen scent of its bark and leaves. Culture: Sweet birch prefers deep, fertile, moist, well-drained soil that is slightly acidic. The tree is hardy to Zone 3 and will grow on rocky, dry sites in the wild, but hot, dry sites should be avoided if possible. It has been able to handle heavy soils in the Midwest.
Hardiness refers to a plant's ability to tolerate temperature. The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone map divides the United States into zones according to the average minimum cold temperature. A hibiscus brought to Illinois from Southern Florida will not survive outdoors all year due to its hardiness. Most of Illinois is classified zone 5. Plant material listed for this zone is able to survive the average minimum temperature between -10Â° and -20Â°F. Zone 5 has been further divided into 5a and 5b. Zone 5a average minimum temperature is -15 to -20Â°F, and zone 5b average minimum temperature is -10 to -15Â°F.