Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A) The average first-flowering date for spring-blooming plants has been unaffected by warming temperatures.
• B) The average first-flowering date for summer-blooming plants is occurring later than it did 50 years ago.
• C) Plants that are blossoming earlier are also keeping their blossoms longer.
• D) An average monthly temperature increase of as little as 1ºC can cause plants to bloom several days earlier than average.
• E) Early blooming is likely only occurring in a few tree species.

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