Which Organism Would Be Most Likely to Be Able to Survive

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which organism would be most likely to be able to survive rapid global climate change?

• A)a tree species with bird dispersed seeds
• B)a salamander that inhabits high elevations
• C)an insect that can feed upon many different plant species
• D)a fish species that depends on coral reefs for food and shelter
• E)a bird that lives north of the Arctic Circle

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