FORESTRY
SOCIAL FORESTRY
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Question
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What happens to deciduous trees in WINTER season?
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The colour of their leaves will change.
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They grow new leaves.
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They manufacture more food.
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They shed their leaves.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Deciduous trees shed their leaves to survive. Once the winter has passed, the soil loses most of its moisture content. Since there is a derth off water, the tree must conserve all the water it needs to survive. It does so by shedding leaves which utilise water for photosynthesis.
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: -Such plants are called deciduous trees.
Detailed explanation-4: -Tropical deciduous trees shed their leaves in the dry season.
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