If someone attempted to introduce a tropical species, such as an orangutan, into a polar region such as northern Alaska, it would probably not survive.What factor would likely be most effective in preventing its survival?
A) Lack of familiar species
B) An extremely good dispersal ability
C) An environment to which it was not adapted
D) Presence of too many similar species
E) Presence of too many predators

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Orangutans are adapted for tropical environments, and would likely not be able to survive in the polar conditions of northern Alaska. Lack of familiar species (A) or too many predators (E) may pose challenges, but it is ultimately the unsuitability of the environment (C) that would be the most effective factor in preventing the species' survival. An extremely good dispersal ability (B) or the presence of too many similar species (D) may not have as much of an impact in this scenario as the environmental factor.

If Someone Attempted to Introduce a Tropical Species, Such as an Orangutan