Which of the following best describes possible impacts on ecosystems that might occur as a result of climate change?
A)Studies have demonstrated there will be no impact on plant distributions.
B)The prairie grassland/northern forest boundary is now in central Nebraska and is unchanging.
C)The prairie grassland/northern forest boundary is expected to move northward with increasing temperatures.
D)Beech trees in eastern North America will not change in distribution.

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As temperatures increase due to climate change, the prairie grassland/northern forest boundary is expected to shift northward, which would impact the ecosystems in those regions.

Answer: A and D are incorrect as studies have shown that there will be impacts on plant distributions, and specifically beech trees in eastern North America are expected to be impacted by climate change. B is incorrect as the prairie grassland/northern forest boundary is not currently located in central Nebraska and is already shifting due to climate change.

Which of the Following Best Describes Possible Impacts on Ecosystems