In evergreen coniferous trees, presence of small, waxy and needles-like leaves is significant to:
Correct answer: D. Reduce water loss by evaporation during cold season
- A. Allow snow to build up on their branches
- B. Produce more wind resistance in cold season
- C. Capture maximum sunlight for photosynthesis
- D. Reduce water loss by evaporation during cold season
Explanation
The waxy coating and needle-like shape help reduce water loss by evaporation during cold season.So option D is correct.Other characteristics are not related to small, needle like leaves, waxy coating in coniferous trees.
Last updated
Related questions
A pond is an example of which ecosystem?
Biodiversity includes:
Consider the given research question.'How do pollutants impact the ecological functioning and sustainability of a pond?'In addition to ecology, this research question encompasses the field of
Crumpled leaves like structure are found in_ stage of xerarch succession
Denitrifying bacteria do not necessarily require abundant oxygen for respiration; therefore, they are: