As Climate Change Progresses,species Distributions

question 33

Multiple Choice

As climate change progresses,species distributions

• A)in the northern hemisphere,will shift northward and to higher elevations pressuring existing species and leading to extinctions.
• B)will contract as plants and animals will have to adapt to new climatic conditions.
• C)will stay the same because climate does not determine their locations.
• D)in the northern hemisphere will shift southward as species adjust to the warmer climate.
• E)will face decreased competition as the warmer temperatures mean greater resource availability for plants and animals.

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