Melting of ice and thus reduced feeding opportunities for polar bears is occurring because of the ________.
A) increase in phytoplankton population
B) drying up of lakes and streams
C) constant breaking and reforming of hydrogen bonds in water
D) increase in CO₂ and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

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The increase in CO₂ and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere has led to a rise in global temperatures, resulting in the melting of polar ice and reduced feeding opportunities for polar bears.

Melting of Ice and Thus Reduced Feeding Opportunities for Polar