What Are the Ecological Implications of Global Warming

question 13

Multiple Choice

What are the ecological implications of global warming?

• A) Plants and animals that are residing in fragmented habitats may not be able to move to a suitable habitat.
• B) In general, plants and animals will probably benefit from warmer temperatures.
• C) Since farmland may be lost, the habitats for plants and animals will increase in area.
• D) Since biodiversity is usually higher in warmer, milder climates, it will probably be increased.
• E) Tropical ecosystems will get even warmer than they are now.

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