What Adaptation is Found in the Evergreen Trees of Boreal

Question

What adaptation is found in the evergreen trees of boreal forests?
A) a thick waxy coat on leaves
B) lower levels of chlorophyll in leaves
C) the ability to shed leaves when water availability is low in winter
D) flower production in early spring

Accepted Answer

Evergreen trees in boreal forests have thick waxy coatings on their leaves to reduce water loss in the cold and dry environment. This adaptation also helps protect the tree from freezing temperatures and harsh winds. Option B is not true as evergreen trees require chlorophyll to stay green throughout the year. Option C is not true as evergreen trees do not shed their leaves in the winter, unlike deciduous trees. Option D is not true as most evergreen trees in boreal forests do not produce flowers.