Evergreens Flashcards
1
Q
What is the difference between an evergreen and a deciduous tree?
A
Deciduous trees loose all their leaves at once.
Evergreens replace them slowly, a few at a time in spring and early summer.
2
Q
What can evergreens in a warmer climate do all year round?
A
Photosynthesise.
3
Q
Why do deciduous plants have an advantage over evergreens? (clue: seasonal climate)
A
Deciduous plants in a seasonal climate can shed their leaves.
This means they can conserve moisture and preserve themselves from stress.
