Ringed seals give birth in lairs carved out of packed snowdrifts. Which abiotic change may increase pup mortality?(1 point)

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reduced temperatures
reduced temperatures

reduced carbon dioxide
reduced carbon dioxide

reduced snowfall
reduced snowfall

reduced polar bear population

Answer 1

Reduced snowfall may increase pup mortality in ringed seals, as these seals rely on snowdrifts to create lairs for giving birth and protecting their pups from predators and harsh weather conditions. If there is less snowfall, there would be fewer suitable lairs, which could lead to higher mortality rates for the pups.