Which of the following is true of conifers? A. The sporophytes grow directly from the gametophyte.
B. The spores release from the gametophyte.
C. The gametophytes grow directly from the sporophyte.
D. The spores release from the male cones.

explanation:

for  example, forests have higher evapotranspiration than other ecosystems,  such  as grasslands, because of their deeper roots and greater leaf area. thus forests have a net moistening effect on the atmosphere and become a moisture source for downwind ecosystems.

i believe it would be c: tons.