Climate change leads to much drier climates in some areas.Over time, some plant species will likely show genetic changes related to their ability to withstand drought.In this situation, the precipitation level is acting as

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Precipitation level, which is an abiotic factor, is acting as an abiotic agent of evolution as it is leading to genetic changes in plant species over time to withstand drought. A biotic factor would refer to living organisms that are influencing evolution, but in this scenario, it is not the case. Coevolution refers to the influence of two or more species on each other's evolution, which does not apply here. The evolution of plant species in response to drought due to a change in precipitation level is an example of evolution through natural selection, which leads to local adaptation.

Climate Change Leads to Much Drier Climates in Some Areas