As the climate changes because of global warming,species' ranges of plants in the Northern Hemisphere may move northward,using effective reproductive adaptations to disperse their seeds.The trees that are most likely to avoid extinction in such an environment are those that

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In the changing climate, plants will need to adapt quickly to move northward to suitable environments. Trees that have seeds that can be easily dispersed by wind or animals (such as birds and mammals) will have a higher chance of successfully colonizing new areas and avoiding extinction. Seeds that are dispersed by water may also be effective in some ecosystems, but wind and animal dispersal are the most common methods. Plants with seeds that require specific conditions such as fire for germination (option C) may have a more limited range and be less successful in shifting their ranges in response to climate change.

As the Climate Changes Because of Global Warming,species' Ranges of Plants