From The School Book of Forestry Some trees are able to grow in the shade. They develop near or under the large trees of the forest. When the giants of the woodland die.
these smaller trees, which previously were shaded, develop rapidly as a result of their freedom from suppression. In many cases they grow almost
as large and high as the huge trees that they replace. In our eastern forests the hemlock often follows the white pine in this way, Spruce trees may
live for many years in dense shade. Then finally, when they have access to plenty of light they may develop into sturdy trees. A tree that is a pigmy
in one locality may rank as a giant in another region due to different conditions of growth and climate. For example, the canoe birch at its northern
limit is a runt. It never grows higher than a few feet above the ground. Under the most favorable conditions in Florida, where this species thrives,
such trees often tower to a height of 125 feet.
(from The School Book of Forestry by Charles Lathrop Pack)
Which quote from the passage best supports the idea that environment largely determines the ability of forest trees to thrive?
O 1. "Some trees are able to grow in the shade."
2. "They develop near or under the large trees of the forest."
03. "In our eastern forests the hemlock often follows the white pine in this way. Spruce trees may live for many years in dense shade."
4. "A tree that is a pigmy in one locality may rank as a giant in another region due to different conditions of growth and climate."