Why might proximity lead to non-random mating in wind-pollinated white oak trees?

• A. Wind-pollinated trees can only mate with distant individuals.
• B. Trees close to each other are more likely to share pollen due to wind, leading to increased mating among nearby individuals.
• C. Wind always carries pollen to genetically unrelated trees, preventing non-random mating.
• D. Proximity does not affect mating patterns in wind-pollinated trees.

Answer: (B)