Climate Change and Animals

What is the primary reason Bramble Cay Melomys was declared extinct?

• Predation by other animals

• Climate change

• Overhunting by humans

• Disease

What unique physical feature does the Narwhal possess?

• A spiral tusk

• Large flippers

• A humpback

• Striped skin

Why are Rusty Patched Bumble Bees considered important in agriculture?

• They produce honey

• They pollinate crops

• They control pest insects

• They aerate the soil

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What is a significant impact of sea ice loss on Ringed Seals?

• Increased breeding rates

• Decreased fat storage from mother's milk

• Enhanced swimming abilities

• Improved hunting skills

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How often do Polar Bears need to eat during hunting season to maintain their fat stores?

• Once every 5 days

• Once every 10 days

• Once every 15 days

• Once every 20 days

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What makes Black-footed Albatrosses particularly vulnerable to climate change?

• Their preference for cold climates

• Their nesting on low lying beaches

• Their migratory patterns

• Their diet of fish

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What is the primary reason for the decline in Whooping Crane population before 1800?

• Climate change

• Habitat destruction

• Increased predation

• Disease

How does increased carbon dioxide in the air affect Koalas?

• Improves their habitat

• Forces them to adapt to rising temperatures

• Makes them faster

• Decreases their food sources

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What specific environmental condition does the Shenandoah Salamander require?

• Dry and hot temperatures

• Specific temperature and moisture needs

• High altitude environments

• Saline water bodies

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What is a major threat to the food source of Adélie Penguins?

• Overfishing

• Pollution

• Decrease in sea ice

• Increase in sea temperatures

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