Refer to the Figure

question 60

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure.

-The figure shows the relationship between the trunk diameter and the leaf mass of ponderosa pine trees from both moist and desert climates. Which statement comparing ponderosa pines grown in desert environments to those grown in cooler, moister climates is false?

• A) Desert ponderosa pines have lower photosynthetic rates.
• B) Desert ponderosa pines allocate less biomass to leaf production.
• C) For a given height, desert ponderosa pines have thinner trunks.
• D) Desert ponderosa pines have fewer branches.

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