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11 years ago
I have a quiz tomorrow and I have no idea of how to "compare and contrast" the two.
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11 years ago
deciduous or "hardwood" trees lose their leaves in the fall. Conifers or "softwood" trees usually keep their needles or whatever else they have year round. There are exceptions but that's the main difference. Plus hardwood burns hotter and softwood is oilier so it can cause fires in the chimney.
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11 years ago
Deciduous trees:
Loose their leaves in autumn.
Are angiosperms
Have denser wood.
Can grow in colder climates.

Coniferous trees:
Loose their needles as new ones develop, over a period of time.
Are gymnosperms.
Have softer, more resinous wood.
Can grow in temperate and tropical climates.
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