Melting of Ice and Thus Reduced Feeding Opportunities for Polar

question 5

Multiple Choice

Melting of ice and thus reduced feeding opportunities for polar bears is occurring because of the ________.

• A) increase in phytoplankton population
• B) drying up of lakes and streams
• C) constant breaking and reforming of hydrogen bonds in water
• D) increase in CO₂ and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

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