In paragraph one, it can be deduced that alders are a kind of A) bird. B) plant. C) berry. D) insect.

B) plant.

Explanation:

The alder (Alnus glutinosa) is a riparian tree, being the most frequent of the sort in Portugal. In Europe it is distributed throughout the continent in palatable habitats. In America, it is found mainly in the southern Andes, and especially in Chile. Its flowering season is, in Portugal, between March and April.

Its low-density, water-resistant wood is widely used in the construction of solid guitar bodies. The alder has as sound characteristic a more velvety sound, with a deep enough bass. It has a characteristically higher pitch, high speed of sound propagation, and good support.