Which of the Following Ecosystems Is Least Likely to Suffer

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following ecosystems is least likely to suffer disruption and species loss from climate change?

• A) temperate oak-pine and oak-hickory forests
• B) coral reefs
• C) coastal wetlands
• D) high elevation mountaintops
• E) alpine and Arctic tundra

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