Question

When do tropical deciduous forests shed their leaves?

• A. before the winter season
• B. during the winter season
• C. before the onset of the monsoon
• D. before the onset of the dry season

Answer 1

The correct option is D before the onset of the dry season

Just before the onset of the dry season, all the trees in the tropical deciduous forest shed their leaves because they tend to lose water. In the dry season, it does not rain, so the water is scarce. Hence, the deciduous trees shed their leaves to prevent water loss.