In warm water conditions, female offspring hatch from eggs laid by painted turtles. Male offspring are produced under cold conditions. Under what conditions could the painted turtle face extinction in a particular habitat?

AThere is a sustained rise in annual ambient temperatures.

BThe ambient temperatures fluctuate between warm and cold over a period of time.

CThere is no significant change in the ambient temperatures over a period of time.

DThere is a fall in the average winter temperatures of the region where the habitat is situated. Submit