Pronghorn Antelope Live in the High Desert of the Great

question 50

Multiple Choice

Pronghorn antelope live in the high desert of the Great Basin in the western United States. Which of the following items are possible abiotic factors that an antelope has to contend with?

• A) The density of coyotes in the area
• B) Disease caused by parasites such as ticks
• C) Competition with wild horses for sparse vegetation for forage
• D) Harm from encountering thorny or poisonous plants
• E) Extreme maximum and minimum temperatures in the high desert

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