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The trees of ______ forest shed their leaves during the dry season.


A

Tidal

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B

Mangrove

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C

Deciduous

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D

Evergreen

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Solution

The correct option is C

Deciduous


The correct answer is option C.

Explanation of the correct option

  1. During the dry season, the trees in tropical deciduous forests drop their leaves.
  2. Tropical deciduous forests lose their leaves in order to store water and better withstand dry weather.
  3. During the next suitable growing season, the leaves regenerate new foliage.

Explanation of the incorrect options

Option A

  1. Tidal action is mainly responsible for the formation of vegetation in these woodlands.
  2. They can endure extreme salinity.

Option B

Mangroves are tropical trees that grow in situations that most wood couldn't stand — coastal, salty waters, and the tide's never-ending ebb and flow.

Option D

They do not shed their leaves at the same time each season and remain green all year.

Final answer

The trees of deciduous forest shed their leaves during the dry season.


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