Question

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

• A. It is easier to freeze needle-like leaves.
• B. It is difficult to freeze needle-like leaves.
• C. It is easier to maintain height with needle-shaped leaves.
• D. Large leaves will suffocate the tree.

Answer 1

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.