Question

Colorado has a vast population of lodgepole pines. A population of lodgepole pines have been killed in a section of the forest. What is a possible limiting factor of that population? devastation by the pine bark beetle Colorado’s long history of acidic soils genetic variability shallow root system

Answer 1

Devastation by the pine bark beetle. 

Answer 2

The correct answer is devastation by the pine bark beetle.  

The pine bark beetles are very common pests, which are found on the pine trees of the Colorado. These beetle feed on the bark of the pine trees, which result in the loss of nutrition and trees becomes dead. In the given case, the attack of the pine bark beetle can be the reason for death of the pine trees and limiting factor to the population.