Ringed seals give birth in lairs carved out of packed snowdrifts. Which abiotic change may increase pup mortality?(1 point)

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reduced carbon dioxide
reduced carbon dioxide

reduced temperatures
reduced temperatures

reduced polar bear population
reduced polar bear population

reduced snowfall

Answer 1

Reduced snowfall may increase pup mortality in ringed seals. Without sufficient snow to create lairs, pups may be more vulnerable to the elements, predators, and other environmental stressors.