How might global warming result in most grizzly bears having fur that is less dense in the future?
A
Grizzly bears will consciously shed their dense fur in response to higher temperatures.
B
All grizzly bears will immediately develop less dense fur due to the direct effect of heat on their genes.
C
Global warming will cause mutations in all grizzly bears, instantly changing their fur density.
D
Grizzly bears with less dense fur may survive better in warmer climates and are more likely to reproduce, passing this trait to their offspring.
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Understand the concept of natural selection: Natural selection is a process where individuals with traits that provide a survival or reproductive advantage in a specific environment are more likely to pass those traits to their offspring.
Recognize that traits like fur density are influenced by genetic variation: In a population of grizzly bears, there is natural variation in fur density due to differences in their genetic makeup.
Consider the environmental change caused by global warming: As temperatures rise, grizzly bears with less dense fur may have an advantage in warmer climates because they can regulate their body temperature more effectively.
Explain how survival and reproduction play a role: Grizzly bears with less dense fur are more likely to survive and reproduce in a warmer environment. Their offspring are more likely to inherit the genetic trait for less dense fur.
Conclude with the long-term effect: Over many generations, the frequency of the genetic trait for less dense fur will increase in the population, leading to most grizzly bears having less dense fur in the future.