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Would a long-term increase in the average temperature of a region be considered a significant disturbance in the ecosystem?(1 point)
No, because it would not create large-scale changes in the environment.
No, because increases and decreases in average temperatures are normal.
Yes, because such a change could have a large-scale impact on wildlife.
Yes, because any slight change in temperature is considered a disruption.
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Yes, because such a change could have a large-scale impact on wildlife.
Long-term increases in average temperature (climate change) can alter habitats, shift species ranges and timing (phenology), and disrupt ecosystem interactions, so it's a significant disturbance.
Long-term increases in average temperature (climate change) can alter habitats, shift species ranges and timing (phenology), and disrupt ecosystem interactions, so it's a significant disturbance.
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