SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

WORLD GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
trees that shed their leaves and grow new ones each year (Broadleaf trees)
A
deciduous
B
coniferous
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Trees that have lost all their leaves for part of the year are known as deciduous trees. Those are not called evergreen trees. Common deciduous trees in the Northern Hemisphere include ash, aspen, beech, birch, cherry, elm, hickory, hornbeam, maple, oak, poplar, and many species of willow.

Detailed explanation-2: -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. Most deciduous trees are broad-leaved, with wide, flat leaves.

Detailed explanation-3: -Trees like Ash, Birch, Maple, Oak, etc. shed their leaves for part of the year. These trees have broad leaves that are vulnerable to damage during dry and cold weather conditions. Complete answer:Shedding of leaves is a natural process that occurs concerning prevailing weather conditions.

Detailed explanation-4: -Deciduous trees shed their leaves once in a year in winters to save water and to survive harsh weather.

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