A scientist studies climate change and its possible effects on rain forest species. She collects data to determine the relationship between rainfall and plant productivity, and creates this graph.Using these data, what would be a reasonable prediction about species survival?Group of answer choicesA decrease in annual rainfall could cause a decline in rain forest species.An increase in the intensity of tropical storms could cause widespread extinction of rain forest species.A decrease in the intensity of tropical storms could improve the survival of some rain forest species.An increase in annual rainfall could cause widespread extinction of rain forest species.

Survival of some animals has become difficult because ofSelect an answerADistribution in rainfallBDistribution in their natural habitatCAfforestationDNone of the above

Which of the following would be a good prediction for an experiment exploring how rainy days are related to photosynthesis?If photosynthesis is measured in plants over the course of many days that vary in the amount of rain, there will be a negative correlation between the amount of rain and the rate of photosynthesis.When it is rainy, plants have lower rates of photosynthesis because they have less light energy available.If photosynthesis is measured in 100 plants over the course of 100 days that vary in the amount of rain, there will be a negative correlation between the amount of rain (mm) and the rate of photosynthesis (change in plant mass in grams).If photosynthesis is measured in 100 plants over the course of 100 days that vary in the amount of rain, there will be a difference in the rate of photosynthesis over those 100 days.

The loss of forests can affect rainfall patterns.Group startsTrue or FalseTrue, unselectedFalse, unselected

What is likely to happen in a forest as the number of species decreases? (Select all that apply.)Multiple select question.The amount of biomass will increase.The ecosystem services it provides will decrease.The rate of nutrient cycling will decrease.The forest will become more resistant to climate change.

What are some consequences of climate change mentioned in the passage?Extinctions of speciesExtreme weather eventsDecreased rainfallIncreased rainfall