Science Common Sense

1174 - What kind of effect does a change in environment have on the biological distribution and habits of living things?

Imagine you're moving to a new home. You'll have to adjust to new surroundings, make new friends, and find new places to play. Living things, like animals and plants, also have to adjust when their environment changes.

Here are some effects a change in environment can have on living things:

1. They might move to a new home: If their new environment is too hot, cold, or dry, they might have to find a new place to live where they can survive.
2. Changes in what they eat: If their favorite food isn't available in the new environment, they might have to find a new food source.
3. New daily habits: They might have to adjust their daily routines, like sleeping, hunting, or migrating, to fit in with the new environment.
4. Some might disappear: If the new environment is too harsh or they can't adapt quickly enough, some living things might disappear from that area altogether.

Think of polar bears, for example. If the Arctic gets warmer and there's less ice, they might have to move to a new location to find food and shelter. Or imagine plants that need lots of water; if it gets too dry in their area, they might not be able to survive unless they can find a new home with more water.

So, changes in the environment can really impact how living things live and survive!