Question

Give reasons: Tropical deciduous trees shed their leaves in the dry season.

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Explain why the trees in tropical deciduous forests shed leaves.

Solution:
Tropical deciduous trees shed their leaves in the dry season because of the following reasons:​

• During dry seasons, rainfall is scarce, and water supply to plants and trees through their roots is difficult.​
• Therefore, transpiration occurs through the leaves. ​
• So, trees shed their leaves to reduce transpiration and dry seasons. ​
• And how do these trees survive? The short moisture supply through their roots keeps them alive during the dry seasons.