The increased mortality of coniferous trees in the Pacific Northwest between 1955 and 2007 is an example of a reaction to ____.
A) density-independent factors
B) density-dependent factors
C) predation
D) crowding
E) population growth

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The increased mortality of coniferous trees in the Pacific Northwest between 1955 and 2007 is primarily attributed to density-independent factors, such as climate change, pollution, and extreme weather events, rather than factors related to the density of the tree population itself.

The Increased Mortality of Coniferous Trees in the Pacific Northwest