Question

In some types of pine tree, a thick layer of needles protects the buds from which new growth proceeds; consequently they are able to withstand forest fires relatively well.

(A) a thick layer of needles protects the buds from which new growth proceeds; consequently they are able to withstand forest fires relatively well
(B) a thick needle layer protects buds from where new growth proceeds, so that they can withstand forest fires relatively well
(C) a thick layer of needles protect the buds from which new growth proceeds; thus, they are able to withstand relatively well any forest fires
(D) since the buds from which new growth proceeds are protected by a thick needle layer, consequently they can therefore withstand forest fires relatively well
(E) because the buds where new growth happens are protected by a thick layer of needles, they are able to withstand forest fires relatively easily as a result

Answer 1

The correct option describing how certain types of pine trees can withstand forest fires due to their needle structure is (A). This structure helps pine trees to survive in challenging environmental conditions.

Step-by-step explanation:

In some types of pine tree, a thick layer of needles protects the buds from which new growth proceeds; consequently, they are able to withstand forest fires relatively well. The correct sentence that maintains both grammatical correctness and the integrity of the information is:

(A) a thick layer of needles protects the buds from which new growth proceeds; consequently they are able to withstand forest fires relatively well

This sentence is correct because it accurately describes the relationship between the structure of pine trees and their ability to survive forest fires. Pine trees, as part of their adaptation to various environmental conditions, have evolved a thick cuticle on their needle-like leaves to minimize water loss and a capacity to protect their growth buds with a layer of needles, which allows them to better survive in the event of a forest fire.