I think this technology would be useful near the Gulf Coast, around Florida, the Carolinas and New Jersey and New York.
phenotype is observable so A
<u>changes </u><u>in </u><u>abiotic </u><u>factors</u> is the most appropriate answer for this question.
Hope it helps you...
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