If water levels drop due to climate change, there could be ________.
A) an increase in mortality of spawning salmon
B) damaged gravel beds due to flash floods from increased rainstorms
C) reduced conditions for warm-water species
D) Both a and b

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Lower water levels can lead to increased mortality of spawning salmon due to insufficient water for migration and spawning. Additionally, flash floods from increased rainstorms can damage gravel beds, which are crucial for salmon spawning.

If Water Levels Drop Due to Climate Change, There Could