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ZOO 102 Objective Question
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How are many montane and temperate animal species currently responding to ongoing global climate warming?
Options
A Contracting into lower-elevation, higher-temperature valleys
B Completely losing their genetic niche differentiation
C Migrating toward the equator and lower river basins
D Shifting their ranges poleward or to higher elevations
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Species track their required thermal envelopes by moving poleward in latitude or upward to cooler high-altitude mountain elevations.

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Question Info

Course: ZOO 102
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 756 of 766
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