Question
Ringed seals give birth in lairs carved out of packed snowdrifts. Which abiotic change may increase pup mortality?(1 point)
Responses
1. reduced temperatures
2. reduced snowfall
3. reduced polar bear population
4. reduced carbon dioxide
Responses
1. reduced temperatures
2. reduced snowfall
3. reduced polar bear population
4. reduced carbon dioxide
Answers
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The abiotic change that may increase pup mortality is:
**2. reduced snowfall**
Reduced snowfall can lead to a decrease in suitable lairs for ringed seals to give birth, which can expose pups to predators and harsh environmental conditions, thereby increasing mortality rates.
**2. reduced snowfall**
Reduced snowfall can lead to a decrease in suitable lairs for ringed seals to give birth, which can expose pups to predators and harsh environmental conditions, thereby increasing mortality rates.