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in Class 9 by kratos

Acacia trees endure a 7-month dry season in the *** savanna by dropping their leaves. This adaptation allows the trees to

(a) conserve valuable water.

(b) trap extra carbon dioxide.

(c) increase the rate of photosynthesis.

(d) move water and nutrients upward from the roots

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by kratos
 
Best answer

Correct option: (a) conserve valuable water.

Explanation:

Without leaves there can be no evaporation from the leaf surfaces, greatly reducing water loss.

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