Question

As a conservationist, you are preparing a report on a frog population living on a mountainside in Costa Rica. In your report, which potential threats to the survival of the species will you predict taking into account environmental abiotic conditions and human activities?

a. The frog is at risk from climate change, habitat destruction, and aggressive predators.
b. The frog is at risk from climate change, exotic species, and possible habitat destruction.
c. The frog is at risk from climate change, habitat destruction, and sparse availability of food.
d. The frog is at risk from climate change, exotic species, and over-hunting in its habitat.

Answer 1

The potential threats include climate change, exotic species, and over-hunting in the frog's habitat.

Step-by-step explanation:

The potential threats to the survival of the frog population living on a mountainside in Costa Rica include climate change, exotic species, and over-hunting in its habitat. Climate change can alter the temperature and precipitation patterns, which can negatively affect the frogs' survival. The introduction of non-native exotic species can compete with the frogs for resources and prey on them. Over-hunting can lead to a decline in the frog population.