SSC
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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trees that produce their seeds in cones and have leaves shaped like needles (Needleleaf Trees)
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deciduous
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coniferous
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Conifer trees grow in hilly areas and are evergreen in nature. They have needle-shaped leaves to reduce water loss.
Detailed explanation-2: -Conifers include pine, spruce, fir, cedars, larch (also known as tamarack), and many more. A conifer is a cone-bearing tree which almost always has modified leaves known as needles, and is typically evergreen.
Detailed explanation-3: -There are about 550 species of conifer, most of which are large, evergreen trees. Their leaves are often needle-shaped and usually have a thick, waxy coating that guards against water loss and freezing. Conifers produce their seeds on the woody scales of CONES, or in fleshy cups.
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