The 'sulfur shower' observed in pine forests refers to the release of:
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Correct answer: Abundant winged pollen
Pines produce enormous quantities of yellow, winged pollen grains. During the peak of the pollination season, the wind carries so much pollen that it settles like a yellow dust, resembling sulfur.
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