Question

apple trees must be pruned as they grow. farmers have to cut out dead wood and thin out some of the trees branches. this will allow extra sunlight to reach the center of the tree helping the leaves and apples grow. what does pruned mean? a. to shrivel and shrink b. to cut and trim c. to grow in size d. to give nutrients

Explanation:

The text mentions farmers cutting out dead wood and thinning out branches of apple - trees. This action is what 'pruned' refers to.

Answer:

B. to cut and trim