Mechanical energy is defined as the sum of both the potential energy and the kinetic energy of an object. according to the law of conservation of energy, what happens to mechanical energy if the potential energy of an object decreases?

The graph shows the amount of global warming happening in different ecosystems. which populations of organisms will likely decline the most as a result of climate change, and why? a.coral reefs because of the loss of the symbiotic algae living within their bodies b.penguin populations because the fish they eat will move into warmer waters c.mountain-dwelling birds because rising sea levels will relocate their food sources d.large cats in the rainforest because of decreased habitat loss for their prey