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

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

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.