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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of trees lose their leaves in the fall?
A
Deciduous
B
Evergreen
C
Tropical
D
All trees
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Tropical deciduous trees shed their leaves in the dry season.

Detailed explanation-2: -At the end of fall, most deciduous trees lose their leaves for the winter season. In fact, the word deciduous comes from the Latin word decidere, which means to fall down or off.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are several reasons why deciduous trees lose their leaves: It means the tree spends less energy through the harsh winter. It conserves moisture within the trunk and keeps it from drying out. It allows wind to blow through the branches, putting less strain on the tree – a serious concern in winter storms and gales.

Detailed explanation-4: -Deciduous trees are giant flowering plants. They include oaks, maples, and beeches, and they grow in many parts of the world. The word deciduous means to “fall off, ” and every fall these trees shed their leaves.

Detailed explanation-5: -Deciduous trees, such as ash, beech, elm, aspen, cherry, oak, maple, willow, poplar, and birch trees, shed their leaves each Fall to prepare for the Winter. Evergreen trees are different and keep their green foliage year-round.

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