Lodgepole pines, often found in the taiga, have an interesting adaptation for reproduction. These trees produce female cones that are sealed by a thick resin. In order to release their seeds, the resin gluing the cones closed must be melted.
Which of the following will open the cones of lodgepole pines to release their seeds?
A. a drought
B. a tornado
C. a wildfire
D. a hurricane

Astudent completed a lab report. which correctly describes the difference between the “question” and “hypothesis” sections of her report? “question” states what she is asking, and “hypothesis” states the result of her experiment. “question” states what she is asking, and “hypothesis” states what she thinks the answer to that question is in “if . . then . . because” format. “question” describes what she is trying to find out, and "hypothesis" states the procedures and methods of data collection. “question” describes what she is trying to find out, and “hypothesis” states any additional information or prior knowledge about the question.