Deciduous trees are unique in the fact that they start to lose their leaves in Autumn. A hormone
called auxin controls the process. As light levels and temperatures drop, auxin signals it is almost
winter. Which statement BEST describes why it is more advantages for deciduous trees to lose
their leaves in the colder months?
A. So that the snow will not stick to their branches and break them off.
B. So that they can have room for more animals to use their trunks for hibernation.
C. To help with reducing water lost and nutrient lost.
D. So that their new leaves will be bigger, greener, and plentiful
