Which of the Following Is Not an Observed Effect of Global

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an observed effect of global warming on organisms?

• A)Some species of birds and frogs now begin their breeding seasons later in the year.
• B)Many butterfly populations have shifted their ranges to the north.
• C)Many polar bears show signs of starvation as their hunting grounds melt away.
• D)Corals "bleach" when increased water temperatures cause them to expel their symbiotic algae.

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