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because if they had a few giant leaves they would die too quickly.The reason they would is because in the fall the leaves wilt and drop off the tree, and the only thing that can feed the tree is it's leaves. And since there would be only a few leaves, the tree would die too quickly before it can grow more.That's why they have many small leaves instead.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y ago2: If the leaves never fell off the tree, then in the winter if snow falls on the leaves, the branches wouldn't be able to support all the snow and snap
3: If the leaves never fell off the tree and there was a wind storm, the force of the wind would be so strong, that the leaves would uproot the tree.
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∙ 15y agoThe leaves are were a tree does almost all its living, the rest is just support.
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∙ 14y agoso there could be more plants instead of a few
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∙ 14y agoLeaves are used to collect light so the more shade the tree grows in the bigger the leaves, this applies to trees in their native situation.
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∙ 13y agoThey make the food for the plant.
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What are carry fluids from the roots to the leaves of vascular plants?
Xylem are small tubes in vascular plants that carry water up from the roots to its leaves etc
How do shape and size of leaves help in food manufacture of plants?
I think, if the leaf is big, it captures more sunlight than the small ones which really affects their food.
How are small leaves an adaptation for plants living in hot areas?
Small leaves have less stomata which means that is less water that is taken from the leaf (transpiration).
What leaf can photosynthesis faster between big leaf and small leaf?
big leaves
Why plants in Sahara have long roots and small leathery leaves?
Due to conditions of desert
Is it better for a plant to have a few big leaves or lots of small ones?
it is better for plants to have lots of small leaves because if they had a few big leaves one of them might get blocked and not have a use with lots of small if 1 or 2 dont work plenty will still be working
Why do some plants have small leaves and some have big leaves thank you?
because they just do Plants with small leaves live in extreme environments. Some plants have big leaves to make photosynthesis easier for the plant probably because it lives somewhere shady. Plants with small leaves have lots of light so big leaves are not required. The bigger the leaf the bigger the surface area so big and small leaves collect the same amount of light. **Edit** Additionally a big factor that stresses effective leaf sizing is the amount of atmospheric moisture and heat. Some plants will fix carbon in the night time, reducing the amount of water loss they experience through the stomata, but others do not: as they intake CO2, they also lose water due to the heat. Hence a cactus's leaves are thin needles. Doesn't allow for a lot of CO2 fixation (so slow growth), but there's very little evaporation, so they don't die easily. It's a tradeoff for many plants.
What are the differences between the dessert and rainforest leaves?
The rainforest plants have big flat leaves so they can absorp lots of water.The desert plants don't have big flat leaves.
What sort of leaves does the moss plant have?
Moss plants have small, flat, thin leaves
Where on the leaves do plants respirate through?
Plants breathe through small holes in their leaves. Unlike us they do not breathe through lungs.
How big are plants in the rainforest?
They are big or they are small. There now you know.
Why don't desert plants have leaves?
Leaves that have a small surface area lose less water.
What are carry fluids from the roots to the leaves of vascular plants?
Xylem are small tubes in vascular plants that carry water up from the roots to its leaves etc
What do iguans eat?
They eat leaves,plants,and other small mammals
Do plants fart?
yes they can they have small holes in their leaves and let out oxygen.
How do shape and size of leaves help in food manufacture of plants?
I think, if the leaf is big, it captures more sunlight than the small ones which really affects their food.
How are small leaves an adaptation for plants living in hot areas?
Small leaves have less stomata which means that is less water that is taken from the leaf (transpiration).
