Decidious Tree describes which of the following?

• A. A tree that resists drought
• B. A tree that retains its leaves
• C. A tree that loses its leaves in the fall
• D. A tree with evergreen foliage

Answer: (D)

Deciduous trees shed their leaves each autumn as a way to cope with winter’s demands. That seasonal leaf drop is the defining trait, so describing a tree as losing its leaves in the fall is the best match. In contrast, evergreen trees keep their foliage year-round, so they don’t fit the deciduous pattern. The other ideas describe different adaptations—drought resistance or perpetual foliage—not the seasonal leaf loss that characterizes deciduous trees.