Question

Plants in cold regions shed leaves because of

• A. Cold weather
• B. Water scarcity
• C. Longer nights
• D. Shorter days

Answer 1

The correct option is B Water scarcity

Plant actually shed their leaves in winter, because they suffer from drought or water scarcity. Deciduous plants lose their leaves to conserve water or to better survive winter weather conditions, they must regrow new foliage during the next suitable growing season.

So, the correct answer is 'Water scarcity'.