Climate and Change in Ecosystems Answers

Which of the following would not cause habitat change?a.building a dam on a riverb.a hurricanec.introducing new hiking trailsd.none of the above

Explain how an earlier spring caused by climate warming trends might affect plant life.

Which of the following is an example of a long-term change to ecosystems?a.seasonsb.tide cyclec.evolutiond.population growth

Which of the following is not a consequence of the onset of early spring events?a.floweringb.acidic ocean waterc.fruit ripeningd.hatching eggs

A longer growing season is a result of _______.a.an earlier start to springb.earlier animal migrationc.species having a narrow temperature range toleranced.invasive species

What are some environmental factors that can cause changes in ecosystems?

What are some changes that can occur in ecosystems?

Explain why organisms that have a narrow temperature tolerance range will be more susceptible to climate change.

Explain how changes in land use can impact an ecosystem.

Compare the benefits of natural change to ecosystems to the disadvantages.