The picture shows a polar bear.
Which change in the environment would most likely decrease the ability of this animal to survive?
increase in Earth’s temperature
decrease in Earth’s temperature
increase in yearly rainfall
decrease in yearly rainfall
1 answer
An increase in Earth's temperature would most likely decrease the ability of a polar bear to survive. Polar bears are adapted to live in cold environments and rely on sea ice for hunting prey. As the earth's temperature warms up, the sea ice melts and polar bears lose important hunting grounds. This can lead to a decrease in the polar bear population as they struggle to find food and survive.