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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Walrus population will decrease due to lack of suitable habitat.
Walrus population will decrease due to lack of suitable habitat.
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.
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 Arctic ice melts, walruses lose the ice platforms they rely on for resting, breeding, and hunting, leading to a decline in their population.
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