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