Why do trees in monsoon forests shed their leaves?
Correct answer: C. To conserve water in the dry season
- A. To attract pollinators
- B. To survive cold winters
- C. To conserve water in the dry season
- D. To grow faster
Explanation
Leaf fall reduces transpiration during the rainless months.
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