Does climate change affect biotic and abiotic factors?

1 Answer
Feb 13, 2016

Yes.

Explanation:

It certainly can. Global warming for example melts Arctic ice floes, which both polar bears and seals rely upon to rest on when making cross-ocean trips.

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Higher temperatures can cause some critical plant species to be replaced by more arid-type plants or vice versa

. Changes to these abiotic factors can then affect biotic factors, or it can go directly to biotic factors.

Animals suited for particular climates, such as polar bears or elephants would die if placed in each others habitats due to climate differences.

Google Images Mini Ice Ages as well as global warming can have an effect on animals' overall health and adaptability to the environment