Trees whose leaves change color and fall off in the fall to conserve water grow best in areas where winters are short and mild. Small to large mammals like squirrels, rabbits, foxes and deer also live and thrive in these ecosystems known collectively as the ..... biome.

BIOMES

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Trees whose leaves change color and fall off in the fall to conserve water grow best in areas where winters are short and mild. Small to large mammals like squirrels, rabbits, foxes and deer also live and thrive in these ecosystems known collectively as the ____ biome.

A	Temperate Deciduous Forest
B	Taiga
C	Temperate Grasslands
D	Savanna

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The deciduous forest is characterized by trees that lose their leaves at the end of each growing season.

Detailed explanation-2: -The leaves of the deciduous trees have a tendency to lose water. But during the dry season, water is scarce. Hence, deciduous trees shed their leaves to prevent water loss.

Detailed explanation-3: -Deciduous forest is found in three middle-latitude regions with a temperate climate characterized by a winter season and year-round precipitation: eastern North America, western Eurasia, and northeastern Asia. Deciduous forest also extends into more arid regions along stream banks and around bodies of water.

Detailed explanation-4: -Maple, oak, and elm are examples of deciduous forests.

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