Which of the following poses the greatest threat to the habitat of polar bears?
A) poaching
B) spread of disease
C) encroachment by humans
D) polar ice melting
E) ozone depletion

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Polar bears are well adapted to living on and around sea ice, with females using the ice to den and the bears using it to hunt for seals. Polar ice melting due to climate change is the greatest threat to the habitat of polar bears as it reduces the amount of sea ice available for them to hunt and live on, leading to a decline in their population.

Which of the Following Poses the Greatest Threat to the Habitat