43. Climate change could affect the ecosystem of the Elkhorn Slough in many ways. From the information provided, which of the following predictions about the direct, local effects of climate change is most likely? (A) Ocean warming will favor population growth of nonnative species as their habitats shift northward. (B) Ocean warming will decrease eelgrass habitat area as a result of increased herbivory by nonnative species. (C) Harmful algal blooms will decrease otter populations It of: d

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43. Climate change could affect the ecosystem of
the Elkhorn Slough in many ways. From the
information provided, which of the following
predictions about the direct, local effects of
climate change is most likely?
Ocean warming will favor population
growth of nonnative species as their
habitats shift northward.
(B) Ocean warming will decrease eelgrass
habitat area as a result of increased
herbivory by nonnative species.
(C) Harmful algal blooms will decrease otter
populations as a result of increased
mortality of otter prey species.
(D) Harmful algal blooms will decrease the
availability of nutrients for eelgrass and
other algae species.
Transcribed Image Text:43. Climate change could affect the ecosystem of the Elkhorn Slough in many ways. From the information provided, which of the following predictions about the direct, local effects of climate change is most likely? Ocean warming will favor population growth of nonnative species as their habitats shift northward. (B) Ocean warming will decrease eelgrass habitat area as a result of increased herbivory by nonnative species. (C) Harmful algal blooms will decrease otter populations as a result of increased mortality of otter prey species. (D) Harmful algal blooms will decrease the availability of nutrients for eelgrass and other algae species.
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