Question

which of these is a way noise pollution harms wildlife?

a. takes essential nutrients out of organisms’ habitats

b. raises the body temperature of organisms to harmful levels

c. confuses organisms that rely on cycles of day and night

d. prevents animals from catching prey or escaping predators

Explanation:

• Option A: Noise pollution doesn't remove nutrients from habitats; nutrient removal is unrelated to noise.
• Option B: Noise doesn't raise body temperature; that's more related to heat or thermal pollution.
• Option C: Light pollution, not noise pollution, confuses organisms relying on day - night cycles.
• Option D: Many animals use sound for hunting (e.g., echolocation in bats) or detecting predators. Noise pollution can disrupt these sound - based behaviors, preventing them from catching prey or escaping predators.

Answer:

D. Prevents animals from catching prey or escaping predators