Coniferous forests are found across Canada and northern Europe. How have conifers adapted to minimize water loss through evaporation and handle the short growing seasons in these regions?
What will be an ideal response?
Conifers minimize water loss by minimizing leave surface area. The leaves are needle-shaped and have a thick, waxy cuticle. These leaves are not lost so that they are present as soon as growing season begins, maximizing the amount of sunlight harvested by these trees.
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