Climate Change and Evolution Insights

How does climate change impact biodiversity?

• Climate change negatively impacts biodiversity by causing habitat loss, altering ecosystems, and threatening species survival.

• Climate change has no effect on biodiversity.

• Climate change improves biodiversity by creating new habitats.

• Climate change only affects human populations, not wildlife.

What are some examples of species adapting to climate change?

• Mammals growing larger fur coats

• Insects becoming more colorful

• Fish developing thicker scales

• Examples include birds migrating earlier, coral reefs adapting to warmer waters, and plants shifting their ranges.

Explain the role of natural selection in response to climate change.

• Natural selection prevents species from adapting to climate change.

• Natural selection only affects physical traits, not behavioral adaptations.

• Natural selection has no impact on species during climate change.

• Natural selection drives the adaptation of species to changing environmental conditions caused by climate change.

What is a mass extinction event and how is it related to climate?

• A mass extinction event refers to the extinction of a single species unrelated to climate changes.

• A mass extinction event is a rapid loss of biodiversity, often linked to significant climate changes that disrupt ecosystems.

• A mass extinction event is a gradual increase in biodiversity due to climate stability.

• Mass extinction events are solely caused by volcanic eruptions without any climate influence.

How can climate change lead to habitat loss for various species?

• Climate change improves habitats for all species.

• Habitat loss is solely caused by urban development.

• Climate change can lead to habitat loss by altering ecosystems, causing extreme weather, and forcing species to migrate.

• Climate change has no impact on animal migration patterns.

What is the significance of genetic diversity in the context of climate change?

• Genetic diversity is only important for agricultural practices, not for climate change.

• Genetic diversity decreases the chances of species survival in changing climates.

• Genetic diversity is significant as it increases resilience and adaptability of species to climate change.

• Genetic diversity has no impact on species' ability to adapt to environmental changes.

How do changes in temperature affect species distribution?

• Temperature changes have no impact on species distribution.

• Temperature changes can lead to shifts in species distribution as they seek suitable habitats, adapt, or face extinction.

• Species distribution is solely determined by food availability.

• All species can adapt to any temperature change without consequences.

What are some potential consequences of extinction events on ecosystems?

• Loss of biodiversity, disruption of food webs, altered habitats, and reduced ecosystem resilience.

• Enhanced ecosystem stability

• Increased genetic diversity

• Improved species interactions

How does climate change influence the food web?

• Climate change improves species interactions in food webs.

• Climate change disrupts food webs by altering species interactions and availability of resources.

• Food webs are only influenced by local weather patterns.

• Climate change has no effect on food webs.

What is the relationship between climate change and ocean acidification?

• Ocean acidification is solely caused by plastic pollution.

• Ocean acidification leads to increased CO2 emissions.

• Climate change contributes to ocean acidification through increased CO2 absorption by oceans.

• Climate change has no effect on ocean temperatures.