changing distribution of species - pack 17

Question 1

how can an organism cope with the changing climate

Answer 1

• changing distribution of species
• altered development and life cycles

Question 2

what will climate change cause

Answer 2

balance between species in the community to shift

Question 3

if species benefit from the new conditions they become

Answer 3

dominant

Question 4

changes associated with increased global temperatures

Answer 4

1) invasion of exotic or alien animal species
2) extended growing season for crops
3) invasion of pests and diseases reducing crop yield
4) increased number of generations of insects / pests per year

Question 5

what are the factors that can affect species distribution

Answer 5

temp, habitat availability, precipitation, sunlight and altitude