The cones of lodgepole pine trees release their seeds when exposed to heat. Which abiotic event may benefit this plant?
A. Drought
B. Fire
C. Tornado
D. Flood
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.