Leaves of pine trees are ________ shaped to prevent loss of water.

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Solution

The correct option is B needle

The leaves of the Pine are needle shaped to use less water.

Trees like pine and cedar are cone shaped and have sloppy branches.

This helps the rain water and snow to slide off easily.

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