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Trees that shed all their leaves during autumn or winter to cut down the

loss of water through transpiration are called deciduous trees.

Examples – Maple tree, Oak tree

Oak tree Maple tree
Plants of coastal areas Think & You might have noticed yellow

It is not easy for the plants to survive Answer leaves on trees. In which season
do leaves turn yellow? Why?
in the coastal environment. They have

to survive in heavy rainfall, salty water, strong winds and sandy soil with poor
nutrients.

Adaptations in plants that grow in the coastal areas

Trees have waterproof leaves that protect them from drying due to salty winds.

Their seeds are carried to new places by water, where they grow into new plants.

They have thick fleshy leaves that can hold water.

Examples – Coconut tree, Rubber tree

Coconut tree Rubber tree

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