Question

Tropical deciduous trees shed their leaves during the dry period to ________.

Answer 1

Tropical deciduous trees:

1. The tropical deciduous forests are also referred to as monsoon forests.
2. In the summer season, for six to eight weeks these trees shed their leaves.
3. The shedding of leaves occur due to lack of moisture and high temperature.
4. These trees lose their leaves during the summer season to prevent water loss.
5. This conservation of water leads them to survive better during the summer season.

Final answer: Tropical deciduous trees shed their leaves during the dry period to conserve water.