Question

Polar bears hunt for ringed seals by waiting for them to emerge form the breathing holes in the ice . Which abiotic change may decrease a polar bear’s ability to hunt ?


Increased seal population

Increased ice over

Increased temperatures

Increased competition

Answer 1

Increased temperatures. Warmer temperatures can cause the ice to melt or thin, making it more difficult for polar bears to hunt for ringed seals. This can lead to a decrease in the polar bear's ability to find food and survive.