How are forest fires beneficial to conifers like jack pines? a.
jack pine seeds are protected by forest fires.
b.
pine cones are carried on the winds produced by forest fires.
c.
forest fires release the seeds stored in jack pine cones.
d.
all of the above.

Forest fires are beneficial to Jack Pine trees and other conifers because forest fires release the seeds that are buried within the cones that these trees produce. The majority of these cones produced by these conifers are sealed within a resin, which will only melt at a high temperature. Even though hot, dry days may release the seeds, forest fires are more likely to be effective. Hope this helps.