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page 12 of 12 Disturbances in Ecosystems Quick Check 5 of 55 of 5 Items Question Would a long-term increase in the average temperature of a region be considered a significant disturbance in the ecosystem?(1 point) Responses Yes, because such a change could have a large-scale impact on wildlife. Yes, because such a change could have a large-scale impact on wildlife. Yes, because any slight change in temperature is considered a disruption. Yes, because any slight change in temperature is considered a disruption. No, because increases and decreases in average temperatures are normal. No, because increases and decreases in average temperatures are normal. No, because it would not create large-scale changes in the environment. No, because it would not create large-scale changes in the environment. Skip to navigation
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The most appropriate response to whether a long-term increase in the average temperature of a region would be considered a significant disturbance in the ecosystem is:
**Yes, because such a change could have a large-scale impact on wildlife.**
Long-term temperature increases can lead to alterations in species distributions, changes in breeding patterns, and shifts in ecosystem dynamics, all of which can significantly affect wildlife and the health of ecosystems.
**Yes, because such a change could have a large-scale impact on wildlife.**
Long-term temperature increases can lead to alterations in species distributions, changes in breeding patterns, and shifts in ecosystem dynamics, all of which can significantly affect wildlife and the health of ecosystems.