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Why are the leaves of a pine tree shaped like needles?

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It is easier to freeze needle-like leaves.
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It is difficult to freeze needle-like leaves.
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It is easier to maintain height with needle-shaped leaves.
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Large leaves will suffocate the tree.
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Solution

The correct option is B It is difficult to freeze needle-like leaves.
Pine trees are coniferous trees. Coniferous trees have needle-shaped leaves, because it is easier to freeze flat broad leaves. Hence, if the leaves are small, then it becomes difficult to freeze them.

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