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21.02.2020 • 
Biology

The images show examples of leaves from a temperate forest and the taiga.

How do the leaves help trees survive in their respective biomes?

A.
The temperate leaves grow in the spring and shed in the cold, while the taiga leaves are dark and wax-coated to prevent the tree from freezing.
B.
The temperate leaves are thin to minimize absorption of sunlight, while the taiga leaves are specialized to store water during the dry season.
C.
The temperate leaves are broad and flat to maximize sunlight absorption, while the taiga leaves are long and thin to minimize sunlight absorption.
D.
The temperate leaves shed water during the wet season, while the taiga leaves can enter long periods of dormancy during colder weather.

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