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ZOO 102 Animal Distribution and Biodiversity Conservation in Nigeria Objective Question
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What is the general direction of species range shifts currently being observed due to global climate change?
Options
A Toward the equator and lower elevations
B Toward the poles and higher elevations
Correct Answer
C Only toward coastal regions
D Exclusively toward deep-sea trenches
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

As the planet warms, species track cooler, suitable climates by moving toward the poles or climbing to higher, cooler altitudes. Moving toward the equator would lead to even warmer conditions.

Hint

Animals are moving toward areas that are typically cooler.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 102
Topic: Animal Distribution and Biodiversity Conservation in Nigeria
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 15 of 737
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