A forest ranger surveys the burned landscape of his park following a destructive wildfire. "Well, there's one silver lining," he says, "We ought to see some unusual plants sprouting up in the next few years." Why?
A. Some species' pollen is only carried and activated by smoke.
B. Damage to predator populations will allow vulnerable plants to survive the seedling stage.
C. In many plants, the seedling's suspensor can more easily push into ashes than into overgrown soil.
D. The growth of plants is normally limited by carbon availability in the soil.
E. Some seeds are adapted to germinate only when heated by a fire.
Answer: E
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