Question

The picture shows a polar bear.


Which change in the environment would most likely decrease the ability of this animal to survive?


increase in Earth’s temperature

decrease in Earth’s temperature

increase in yearly rainfall

decrease in yearly rainfall

Answer 1

An increase in Earth's temperature would most likely decrease the ability of a polar bear to survive. Polar bears are adapted to live in cold environments and rely on sea ice for hunting prey. As the earth's temperature warms up, the sea ice melts and polar bears lose important hunting grounds. This can lead to a decrease in the polar bear population as they struggle to find food and survive.