A Certain Species of Pine Tree Survives Only in Scattered

question 17

Multiple Choice

A certain species of pine tree survives only in scattered locations at elevations above 2,800 meters in the western United States. To understand why this tree grows only in these specific places, an ecologist should ________.

• A) study the anatomy and physiology of this species
• B) investigate the various biotic and abiotic factors that are unique to high altitude
• C) analyze the soils found in the vicinity of these trees, looking for unique chemicals that may support their growth
• D) collect data on temperature, wind, and precipitation at several of these locations for a year

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