How do the climate differences noted in problem 2b help explain the presence of large numbers of deciduous trees in the tropical deciduous forest biome?

Using the global map of biome distribution (Map T-30 in the back of the Lab Manual), the map of climate distribution (Map T-29), the maps of global temperature (Maps T-28a and T-28b), the map of global precipitation (on the inside front cover of the Lab Manual), as well as information about Köppen climate types from Exercise 23, answer the question.
What will be an ideal response?


Trees shed leaves during dry season.

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A) Injecting B) Compacting C) Cogeneration D) Reusing E) Composting

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What will be an ideal response?

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