Which tree, found in Hubei and Sichuan and long thought extinct, was discovered alive in the 1940s?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The dawn redwood
- Step 1: It was first known from fossils. Step 2. Living trees were found in Hubei. Answer: The dawn redwood. Why not the others: The other trees are from North America or Africa.
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