Which of these is expected if the average global temperature...

Name: Problem 8, Chapter 47: Biology
Uploaded: 2019-07-17T04:21:09-08:00
Duration: 3 min 40 s
Channel: Bryan Lynn
Description: Which of these is expected if the average global temperature increases? a. the inability of some species to migrate to cooler climates as environmental temperatures rise b. the possible destruction of coral reefs c. an increase in the number of parasites in the temperate zone d. a population decline for some species but an increase for others e. All of these are correct.

Which of these is expected if the average global temperature increases? a. the inability of some species to migrate to cooler climates as environmental temperatures rise b. the possible destruction of coral reefs c. an increase in the number of parasites in the temperate zone d. a population decline for some species but an increase for others e. All of these are correct.

Which of these is expected if the average global temperature increases?
a. the inability of some species to migrate to cooler climates as environmental temperatures rise
b. the possible destruction of coral reefs
c. an increase in the number of parasites in the temperate zone
d. a population decline for some species but an increase for others
e. All of these are correct.

Key Concepts

Parasite Dynamics

Parasite dynamics pertain to the patterns and behaviors of parasite populations in relation to environmental changes. Warmer temperatures can alter the life cycles and distribution of parasites, potentially leading to increased prevalence in regions previously less prone to such issues.

Coral Reef Degradation

Coral reef degradation describes the process by which coral ecosystems are damaged or destroyed, often due to increased water temperatures leading to coral bleaching. These ecosystems are highly sensitive to climate variables and serve as indicators of broader environmental stress.

Population Dynamics

Population dynamics involve the study of how and why the number of individuals in a population changes over time. Climate change can create situations where some species face declines due to adverse conditions, while others may thrive, leading to shifts in the balance of ecosystems.

Global Warming

Global warming refers to the long-term increase in Earth’s average surface temperature due to human-induced emissions of greenhouse gases. This concept is central to understanding how changes in the climate can influence natural systems and human societies on a broad scale.

Species Migration

Species migration is the movement of populations or species from one geographic area to another, often in response to changing environmental conditions. As temperatures rise, many species may struggle to move to cooler habitats, affecting their survival and altering ecosystem balance.

Transcript

00:01 All right, so we're in chapter 47 from 8.

00:04 And so it's what happens if we have an increase in global temperature.

00:12 I'm just going to abbreviate that as a temp.

00:16 So what happens if we have an increase in global temp? and so we have a few options here to talk through.

00:21 And the first is the inability of species to migrate to cooler climates, right? so if our whole globe is hotter, if we have roughly, the united states and there's south america and north america and there's a bit of europe and africa and east asia australia.

00:45 Okay.

00:46 So if the whole thing gets hotter, right? so you can then imagine that that's something that likes to live, say, up here, which normally prefers a very cold climate.

00:57 If that increases beyond what it can sustain, there's nowhere, there's nowhere for it to go, right? so then a is going to be a true statement.

01:09 And so we'll solve the destruction of coral reefs, right? so as the temperature increases, that means the temperature of the oceans is increasing.

01:19 And of course, the higher ocean temperature leads to that sort of acidification that destroys the reefs.

01:35 And so then we're going to get that b, that's a funny looking ass, that b is true.

01:43 Okay, so then we can move on then to c and see that we're talking about an increase in parasites in the temperate zone.

01:52 Now the temperate zone is this sort of not too hot, you know, not too cold.

01:58 And there's one in the south hemisphere as well, but for now let's focus here...

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