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
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Correct Answer: A
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