Question

Which of the following changes in deciduous forests occurs in the winter?
a.
Trees regain their leaves.
b.
Trees block the flow of water and nutrients to their leaves.
c.
The leaves of trees begin to lose their chlorophyll.
d.
Trees live off of stored nutrients.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

D

In winter deciduous trees are dormant and rely on stored nutrients (carbohydrates) in roots and trunks. Loss of chlorophyll and leaf drop occur in autumn, and leaves are regained in spring.