As climate changes because of global warming, plant species' ranges in the Northern Hemisphere may move northward. The trees that are most likely to avoid extinction in such an environment are those that
A) have seeds that become viable only after a forest fire.
B) have seeds that are easily dispersed by wind or animals.
C) produce well- provisioned seeds.
D) have thin seed coats.
E) disperse many seeds in close proximity to the parent tree.

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Trees with seeds that are easily dispersed by wind or animals are more likely to avoid extinction as their seeds can travel to new, suitable habitats further north more easily, adapting to the shifting climate zones caused by global warming.

As Climate Changes Because of Global Warming, Plant Species' Ranges