The abiotic change that may increase pup mortality in ringed seals is reduced snowfall. This can affect the ability of seals to form their lairs, leading to increased vulnerability of the pups to predation and harsh environmental conditions.
Ringed seals give birth in lairs carved out of packed snowdrifts. Which abiotic change may increase pup mortality?(1 point) Responses reduced temperatures reduced temperatures reduced polar bear population reduced polar bear population reduced carbon dioxide reduced carbon dioxide reduced snowfall reduced snowfall
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