What phenomenon can result from changes in habitats due to climate change?

Changes in habitats due to climate change can lead to species extinction as a direct result of the stress that altered conditions place on living organisms. Climate change influences various environmental factors such as temperature, precipitation patterns, and sea levels. As these factors shift, many species may be unable to adapt quickly enough to the new conditions, resulting in declines in population or complete local extinctions.

Habitat loss due to rising temperatures, changing ecosystems, and increased frequency of extreme weather events can further exacerbate the challenges faced by species. For example, species that are specialized for particular conditions might find their habitats becoming unsuitable or fragmented, making it hard for them to find food, mates, or suitable breeding grounds.

In contrast, options like increased biodiversity or enhanced predator-prey relationships would imply a positive outcome from climate change, which is generally not supported by the evidence. Climate change typically disrupts existing ecosystems rather than creating balance or diversity. Similarly, equal distribution of species is unlikely since climate change tends to favor some species over others, often leading to imbalances and loss of species diversity. Therefore, species extinction is a more accurate representation of the potential outcomes of habitat changes caused by climate change.