How might bird populations on mountainsides respond to a warming climate? Explain why
Responses
There is not likely to be an effect based on a warming climate.
There is not likely to be an effect based on a warming climate. - incorrect
The range shifts uphill over generations.
The range shifts uphill over generations. - not selected, this is the correct answer
Their eggs will hatch later.
Their eggs will hatch later. - no response given
The range shifts downhill over generations.
The range shifts downhill over generations. - not selected
Bird populations on mountainsides are likely to respond to a warming climate by shifting their range uphill over generations. As temperatures increase, birds may need to move to higher elevations to find suitable habitats with the right temperature, food, and nesting sites. This shift in range may be gradual, occurring over multiple generations as birds adapt to changing environmental conditions. This response to a warming climate is crucial for the survival of mountain bird populations, as it allows them to continue to thrive in their changing habitat.