Environments All Over the World Are Changing as a Result

question 23

Multiple Choice

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

• A)No.The environment is always changing.Global warming is nothing new.
• B)Yes.Traits that help individuals produce more offspring in warmer environments will increase in frequency.
• 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.

---

Definitions:

Hostility

Hostility is an emotion characterized by antagonism or aggression towards others, often resulting from frustration or perceived threats.

Type A

A personality characterized by a constant sense of urgency, competitiveness, and an excessive preoccupation with work and time management.

Stress And Cancer

The study and observation of the relationship between stress levels and the development, progression, or exacerbation of cancer.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A theoretical model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, consisting of three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.