As climate changes because of global warming, plant species' ranges in the northern hemisphere may move northward. The trees that are most likely to avoid extinction in such an environment are those that ________.
A) have larger, more contiguous established populations to begin with
B) produce well-provisioned seeds
C) have seeds that become viable only after a forest fire
D) disperse many seeds in close proximity to the parent tree

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Trees with larger, more contiguous populations are more likely to survive environmental changes because they have a greater genetic diversity and a larger area over which they can potentially adapt to new conditions.

As Climate Changes Because of Global Warming, Plant Species' Ranges