Polar bears hunt for ringed seals by waiting for them to emerge from breathing holes in the ice. Which abiotic change may decrease a polar bear's ability to hunt
for ringed seals?
One abiotic change that may decrease a polar bear's ability to hunt for ringed seals is a decrease in the thickness and extent of sea ice. With thinner or reduced sea ice, there may be fewer breathing holes for ringed seals to surface through, making it more difficult for polar bears to effectively hunt them. Additionally, thinner ice may be less stable and secure for polar bears to wait and hunt from, reducing their success in catching seals.