Question
Why do deciduous trees lose their leaves?
a.
Deciduous trees lose their leaves to prevent oxygen loss.
b.
Deciduous trees lose their leaves to defend from predators.
c.
Deciduous trees lose their leaves to prevent nutrient and water loss.
d.
Deciduous trees die in winter.
a.
Deciduous trees lose their leaves to prevent oxygen loss.
b.
Deciduous trees lose their leaves to defend from predators.
c.
Deciduous trees lose their leaves to prevent nutrient and water loss.
d.
Deciduous trees die in winter.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is: **c. Deciduous trees lose their leaves to prevent nutrient and water loss.**
Deciduous trees shed their leaves in the fall to conserve water and energy during the winter months when conditions for photosynthesis are less favorable. This adaptation helps them survive harsh winters when water may be scarce and the energy cost of maintaining leaves would outweigh the benefits.
Deciduous trees shed their leaves in the fall to conserve water and energy during the winter months when conditions for photosynthesis are less favorable. This adaptation helps them survive harsh winters when water may be scarce and the energy cost of maintaining leaves would outweigh the benefits.