Question

Polar bears hunt for ringed seals by waiting for them to emerge from breathing holes in the ice. Which abiotic change may decrease a polar bear's ability to hunt? (1 point)
increased temperatures
increased competition
increased ice cover
increased seal population

Answer 1

Increased temperatures can decrease a polar bear's ability to hunt, as it may result in less ice cover which in turn reduces the number of breathing holes available for ringed seals to emerge from. This can make it harder for polar bears to locate and hunt their prey effectively.