Which type of crop completes its life cycle in a single growing season?

The correct answer is annual. Annual crops complete their entire life cycle—from germination to seed production—within one growing season. This means that they sprout, grow, flower, and produce seeds all in a single crop cycle before dying at the end of that season. Common examples of annual crops include wheat, corn, and soybeans.

Perennials, in contrast, live for multiple growing seasons and can produce new growth each year without having to be replanted. Biennials complete their life cycle over two growing seasons, generally growing vegetatively in the first year and flowering in the second. Deciduous refers to types of trees and shrubs that lose their leaves annually, which doesn't pertain to the life cycle of crops in terms of agricultural classifications. Understanding these distinctions helps in learning about various agricultural practices and crop management strategies.