Environments All Over the World Are Changing as a Result

question 10

Multiple Choice

Environments all over the world are changing as a result of global warming. Could this influence natural selection?

• A) Yes. Traits that help individuals produce more offspring in warmer environments will increase in frequency.
• B) No. The environment is always changing. Global warming is nothing new.
• C) No. The only change will be that species from hot environments will expand their ranges.
• D) Yes. Mutations occur more frequently in hot environments.

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