Question

Why do plants growing on hilly areas have conical shape?
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Answer 1

Answer:

The trees growing in hilly areas have needle-shaped leaf blades because it rains heavily in these regions and the needle-shaped leaves help the rainwater and snow to slide off easily. ... So, plants that grow near the ground have broad leaf blades to capture as much sunlight as possible.

●Plants of Hills■

Pine, deodar, cedar and fir are some of the plants which grow on the hills. These plants are tall and straight and generally, have a conical shape. ... The conical shape of these trees does not allow snow to get deposited on them.

Answer 2

The trees growing in hilly areas have needle-shaped leaf blades because it rains heavily in these regions and the needle-shaped leaves help the rainwater and snow to slide off easily. ... So, plants that grow near the ground have broad leaf blades to capture as much sunlight as possible