A Population of Birch Trees Is Present on the Side

question 16

Multiple Choice

A population of birch trees is present on the side of a mountain and is preyed upon by beetles that burrow into bark. Which tree would be the most fit?

• A) a tree that grows to be the tallest
• B) a tree that has thicker bark
• C) a tree with more active photosynthetic enzymes
• D) a tree that has thick, strong roots

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