The Figure Below Shows Projected Changes in Distributions of Beech

question 51

Multiple Choice

The figure below shows projected changes in distributions of beech trees and chinquapin oak trees in Japan if human activities continue to cause global temperatures to rise.

Data from: Dr. Masahiro Amano, unpublished paper. Which of the following statements accurately reflects these predictions?

• A)The area where beech and chinquapin oak are found together will stay the same.
• B)Beech distribution will increase to the south of its present-day distribution.
• C)Chinquapin oak distribution will increase with rising temperatures.
• D)Beech trees will become extinct.

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