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How does a species survive a climate change over thousands of years?
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∙ 6y ago
It is possible for a species to survive a climate change that happens slowly over a thousand years:
- The climate change may not be significant enough to harm the species.
- The species itself may be flexible enough to not be affected by the climate change,
- As the climate changes, those on the outer skirts of the climate change area may be attracted to more hospitable areas and survive. Those that don't move may perish.
- Each new generation may result in variations (mutations) to the species. Some of the variants may be able to live in the new climate conditions. Those that can't will perish.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 15y agothey change to adapt to the weather around them like bears and bunnies.
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What is a cause of natural selection?
The cause of natural selection is a change in the environment of a species. This change can have many causes. E.g. climate change, introduction of a new species, flooding, etc. When such an environmental change occurs, the individuals which are the most fit will have the biggest probability to survive and change the relative gene frequency in a species' genetic pool.
How does natural selection lead to evolution (apex)?
small changes add up over time
What best describes how a species changes over time?
Natural selection causes those organisms that are better suited to survive and reproduce to pass on their genes to future generations, causing their children to be better suited to their environment as well. Over time, these traits that have been selected by natural selection will result in an overall change in a species.
Why are so many fossils found in the badlands?
because of climate change. Climate change killed the animals that lived there
Which of the following are true of natural selection?
An organism with a charecteristic that is more helpful to its survival will be more likely to survive and breed than one without that characteristic.
How the species can change?
Species can change is there is a mass extinction or if the type of species changed the type of climate or terrain which would would make the species evolve to its new environment so that it can survive.
What is the advantage of diversity within species?
The advantage is that if there is a change in the environment - climate change, new pathogen, etc. - more diversity makes it much more likely that some members of the species survive.
How can loss of Genetic Diversity can lead to extinction?
A species that is genetically diverse is more likely to survive in the event of a major change in it's environment, because of chance. A large swing in climate for instance, could entirely wipe out a species that was solely suited to a specific climate. However, if a portion of the species is more adaptable to a colder climate, and a portion is more adaptable to a warmer climate, even though a climate change would mean death for a large portion, a portion would be more likely to survive.
Will you survive climate change?
Yes, because climate change is so small that you don't notice it.
What a cause of natural selection?
The cause of natural selection is a change in the environment of a species. This change can have many causes. E.g. climate change, introduction of a new species, flooding, etc. When such an environmental change occurs, the individuals which are the most fit will have the biggest probability to survive and change the relative gene frequency in a species' genetic pool.
Species responsible for climate change?
Humans
Example for the dwindling number of many species?
An example for the dwindling number of many species would be deforestation. The events of deforestation have been escalated due to climate change, and have greatly diminished the habitats of many species, making it hard for them to survive.
A factor that tends to cause species to change is a?
A factor that tends to cause species to change can be one of two things. It can be either climate change or an invasive species.
Can climate change effect narwhals?
Yes- they are accustomed to the arctic climate, they could not survive in warmer waters.
Will planting trees in the desert by the millions change the climate there?
No, planting trees will not change the climate. The majority of the trees would not survive without water.
How is climate change affecting cardinals?
It's not affecting them at all. Cardinals have been around for thousands of years, and have seen the climate change many times.
How do temperate rain forest help the planet out?
The trees absorb the gases that cause climate change, and produce oxygen. It's home to thousands of species, including endangered species, and certain plants may lead to amazing medical science discoveries.
