The tropical deciduous trees shed their leaves in summer because
A
Of the heat of the summer
B
The rainfall is inadequate
C
It prevents loss of moisture through transpiration
D
Deciduous trees shed leaves
Correct Answer: It prevents loss of moisture through transpiration
The tropical deciduous trees shed their leaves in summer because it prevents loss of moisture through transpiration. As this is a hot-dry season, the leaves get dry due to high temperature and deficiency of moisture causing these trees to shed their leaves.