[Campbell Biology P.692] Based on the provided text, which of the following statements about... | Practice Question
Based on the provided text, which of the following statements about specific conifers are correct? Select all that apply
A: The "berries" of the common juniper are actually fleshy sporophylls that form ovule-producing cones.
B: Wollemi pine was discovered in a national park near Sydney, Australia, in 1994, previously known only from fossils.
C: Douglas fir is primarily known for its extremely old age, with some individuals exceeding 5,000 years.
D: Sequoia trees, including the giant sequoia, are primarily distributed in the eastern United States.
E: European larch is notable for being one of the world's heaviest trees, weighing over 2,500 metric tons.
Explanation
The text explicitly states that 'The "berries" of the common juniper Juniperus communis are actually ovule-producing cones consisting of fleshy sporophylls.' and 'Wollemi pines Wollemia nobilis were discovered in 1994 in a national park near Sydney, Australia.'