Climate Change and its Impact on Habitats and Species

• Habitats on land and sea are changing due to climate change.
• Some species struggle to survive in changing habitats while others take over.
• Ecosystems are at risk of collapsing.
• Arctic animals like walruses and polar bears are struggling to survive due to vanishing sea ice.
• Coral reefs are suffering due to small changes in ocean temperatures, leading to bleaching and disrupting the entire ecosystem.
• A more acidic ocean affects the calcium balance of creatures with calcified shells like shellfish and coral.
• Milder winters and longer summers allow tree-killing insects to thrive in forests.
• Trees weakened by prolonged drought have lower defense mechanisms.
• Warmer weather, weak trees, and thriving insects are causing the massive die-off of Rocky Mountain conifers.
• The polar bear became the first animal to make the Endangered Species Act list of threatened species because of global warming.

Test your knowledge on the impacts of climate change on habitats and species with this informative quiz. From vanishing sea ice to tree-killing insects, learn about the challenges facing ecosystems and the creatures that call them home. Explore the effects of small changes in ocean temperatures, acidic oceans, and prolonged drought on coral reefs, shellfish, and forests. Discover how some animals like walruses and polar bears struggle to survive while others take over. Test your understanding of the risks facing ecosystems and the importance of