Which Plants Drop Their Leaves on an Annual Basis

Question

Which plants drop their leaves on an annual basis?
A) annuals
B) perennials
C) deciduous
D) biennials

Accepted Answer

The term "deciduous" refers to plants that shed their leaves on an annual basis. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer.

Choices A, B, and D are not correct because they do not necessarily shed their leaves on an annual basis. Annuals are plants that complete their life cycles within one growing season, but they may or may not drop their leaves annually. Perennials are plants that live for more than two years, and while some may be deciduous, others may not shed their leaves annually. Biennials are plants that take two years to complete their life cycle and may or may not drop their leaves annually.