Question

which of the following statements is true about the relationship between species and naturally occurring environmental changes? choose 1 answer: a naturally occurring environmental changes can lead to the extinction of species. b naturally occurring environmental changes can lead to a decrease in a species’ range, but not to the extinction of a species. c the only species - level impacts that can occur as a result of naturally occurring environmental changes are those that are beneficial to the species.

Explanation:

• Option A: Natural environmental changes (e.g., climate shifts, volcanic eruptions) can alter habitats, reduce resources, or create harsh conditions, leading to species extinction if they can’t adapt.
• Option B: Natural changes can cause extinction (e.g., dinosaur extinction from asteroid, a natural event), so this is false.
• Option C: Natural changes can be harmful (e.g., droughts killing species) or neutral, not only beneficial, so this is false.

Answer:

A. Naturally occurring environmental changes can lead to the extinction of species.