The Increased Mortality of Coniferous Trees in the Pacific Northwest

question 23

Multiple Choice

The increased mortality of coniferous trees in the Pacific Northwest between 1955 and 2007 is an example of a reaction to ____.

• A) density-independent factors
• B) density-dependent factors
• C) predation
• D) crowding
• E) population growth

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