Question

The gentoo penguins of Antarctica depend on the icy habitat for nesting areas for their young. How could increased methane in the atmosphere affect the population of gentoo penguins in Antarctica?

The penguin population will decrease due to longer and colder winters.

The penguin population will increase due to longer and colder winters.

The penguin population will decrease due to shorter and warmer winters.

The penguin population will increase due to shorter and warmer winters.

Answer 1

Methane: Currently, methane is at a smaller concentration than water vapor and carbon dioxide, but it is more damaging than both combined in its ability to absorb solar radiation and trap heat. Earth’s rising temperatures are slowly melting the layers of frozen permafrost in the Arctic. This permafrost was once ancient wetlands filled with layers of decomposing organic matter. Methane is a by-product of decomposition. It releases into the air as the permafrost melts. Methane also releases into the air from mining activity. It opens pockets of methane gas trapped underground.

Answer 2

C becuz if they don't adapt to the new change the penguins will eventually die gradually decreasing the population.

Answer 3

I think it's The penguin population will decrease due to shorter and warmer winters.

Answer 4

ok wow thank you so very much!:D