Asked by jimmybob

The cones of lodgepole pine trees release their seeds when exposed to heat. Which abiotic event may benefit this plant?(1 point)
Responses

fire
fire

drought
drought

flood
flood

tornado

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
fire

Reason: The cones are serotinous — they open with heat from fire, releasing seeds into a cleared, nutrient-rich environment, which benefits lodgepole pine regeneration.