Walruses are large marine mammals that inhabit the Arctic. They feed on mullusks and fish, and use ice platforms as a base for hunting and to raise their young. What could be a likely consequence for walruses if the Arctic continues to warm at the current rate?(1 point)

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Walruses are large marine mammals that inhabit the Arctic. They feed on mullusks and fish, and use ice platforms as a base for hunting and to raise their young. What could be a likely consequence for walruses if the Arctic continues to warm at the current rate?(1 point)
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Walruses may adapt quickly to the new, warmer environment.
Walruses may adapt quickly to the new, warmer environment.

Walruses may migrate to the Antarctic to find a new habitat.
Walruses may migrate to the Antarctic to find a new habitat.

Walrus population will decrease due to lack of suitable habitat.
Walrus population will decrease due to lack of suitable habitat.

The walrus population will increase due to warmer climates.

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The most likely consequence for walruses if the Arctic continues to warm at the current rate is:

Walrus population will decrease due to lack of suitable habitat.

As the ice platforms they rely on for hunting and raising their young diminish, it could result in decreased food availability and increased vulnerability to threats.