The cones of lodgepole pine trees release their seeds when exposed to heat. Which abiotic event may benefit this plant?

Question

A. Drought
B. Fire
C. Tornado
D. Flood

Answer 1

B. Fire

Lodgepole pine trees have evolved to release their seeds when exposed to heat, typically from a forest fire. This enables the seeds to be released onto the bare, nutrient-rich soil after a fire, providing them with a better chance of germination and growth. Therefore, the abiotic event that may benefit this plant is fire.