Question

while researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: the willow oak is a species of deciduous tree. its scientific name is quercus phellos. it is native to the southeastern ecoregion of the us. the student wants to indicate which ecoregion the willow oak is native to. which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal? a) the willow oak is native to the southeastern ecoregion of the us. b) the willow oak (quercus phellos) is a species of deciduous tree. c) the willow oak’s scientific name is quercus phellos. d) deciduous trees are native to several ecoregions of the us.

Explanation:

The student's goal is to indicate the ecoregion the willow - oak is native to. Option A directly states this relevant information from the notes. Options B and C focus on the tree's classification and scientific name respectively, and option D is about deciduous trees in general, not specifically the willow - oak's native ecoregion.

Answer:

A. The willow oak is native to the Southeastern ecoregion of the US.