Question

A key characteristic of Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests is that trees:

• A. Never shed their leaves, remaining green all year.
• B. Drop their leaves when sufficient moisture is not available during spring and early summer.
• C. Have very thin, smooth bark and no buttressed roots.
• D. Are adapted to survive in brackish water.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Drop their leaves when sufficient moisture is not available during spring and early summer.

Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests

Climatic Conditions

• Annual rainfall 100 to 200 cm and mean annual temperature of about 27°C.

• Spring and summer are dry. Average relative humidity of 60 to 75 percent.

Characteristics

• The trees drop their leaves when sufficient moisture is not available during the spring and early summer. Heavily buttressed and fairly complete undergrowth.