Question

egrets are birds that wade out into the shallow water of marshes and wetlands to catch fish and insects with their long beaks. which short - term environmental changes could have a direct impact on a population of egrets along the coast of florida? check all that apply. flood drought earthquake volcanic eruption hurricanes

Explanation:

Egrets live in marshy/wetland areas and rely on shallow water for food. Floods can alter water levels/habitat, droughts reduce water availability (affecting food sources). Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are rare in Florida's coastal region and not short - term environmental changes affecting wetland habitats directly. Hurricanes (if the option was intended, maybe a typo) or floods/droughts: floods and droughts impact their aquatic - based habitat and food. So flood and drought are correct as they directly impact the egret's wetland habitat and food supply.

Answer:

A. flood, B. drought