Which of these is an unlikely consequence of a warming climate? A. Reproductive events will occur earlier in the spring for some organisms B. Some species will shift their geographic ranges toward the equator C. Some populations will decrease in size as mortality increases D. Some fishes will be move to deeper water
Biology · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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B. Some species will shift their geographic ranges toward the equator is an unlikely consequence of a warming climate. In response to global warming and climate change, many species are actually shifting their geographic ranges toward the poles, not the equator. As temperatures increase, species that require cooler environments move poleward to higher latitudes or upward to higher elevations, seeking the cooler habitats they are adapted to. Moving towards the equator would typically expose them to even warmer conditions, which is generally the opposite of the trend observed in response to climate change.