Question

What happens if a species is unable to adapt to a changing environment?

Responses

Its population fluctuates.

Its population fluctuates.

Its population decreases.

Its population decreases.

Its population stays constant.

Its population stays constant.

Its population increases.

1 answer

If a species is unable to adapt to a changing environment, its population decreases. Over time, the inability to adapt can lead to increased mortality, decreased reproductive success, and ultimately the risk of extinction.