Climate and Change in Ecosystems Answers

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

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

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

Explain how changes in land use can impact an ecosystem.

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

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

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

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

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

What are some changes that can occur in ecosystems?