Based on Current Knowledge,how Are Extreme Weather Events Expected to Affect

question 67

Multiple Choice

Based on current knowledge,how are extreme weather events expected to affect species and communities in the coming years?

• A) There may be major disruptions,as many impacted species will go extinct.
• B) There may be some major disruptions due to sudden shifts in community composition.
• C) There will likely be little impact because there will be fewer extreme weather events.
• D) There will likely be little impact because species and communities are already adapted and will recover quickly.
• E) There may be minor disruptions but most species and communities will adapt quickly to changed conditions.

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