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Which statement accurately describes short-term environmental changes?AShort-term environmental changes cause changes in genetic makeup.BShort-term environmental changes do not happen suddenly with little warning.CShort-term environmental changes do not affect organisms within an ecosystem.DShort-term environmental changes immediately affect organisms in the environment.

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Answer:D) Explanation:Short-term environmental changes is described as the change in the environment that occurs quickly and affect the organism in the environment. The organism then adapts the changes in environment in order to survive and not die off. Some examples of short-term environmental changes are drought, flooding, smog and pollution et-cetra.Hence, the correct option is D)