Ringed seals give birth in lairs carved out of packed snowdrifts. Which abiotic change may increase pup mortality?(1 point)
Responses
reduced snowfall
reduced snowfall
reduced polar bear population
reduced polar bear population
reduced temperatures
reduced temperatures
reduced carbon dioxide
reduced carbon dioxide
1 answer
Reduced snowfall may increase pup mortality in ringed seals. Without sufficient snowfall, there is less material to create lairs, which are crucial for protecting seal pups from harsh environmental conditions and predators. Therefore, the correct response is:
reduced snowfall
