Which Biome is Characterized by Plants Whose Leaves Turn Color

Question

Which biome is characterized by plants whose leaves turn color and drop off in the autumn?  
A) Coniferous forest
B) Tundra
C) Temperate deciduous forest
D) Tropical rain forest
E) Chaparral

Accepted Answer

Temperate deciduous forests are characterized by trees that lose their leaves in the autumn, which is known as the process of leaf shedding or abscission. This allows the trees to conserve water and energy during the cold winter months, and also allows for new growth to occur in the spring.