Junuary 28th, 2024

 

 Junuary 28th, 2024

In this text, the use of "will" and "might" indicates future possibilities and uncertainties for polar bears due to the changing arctic environment. The statement "Polar bears are going to have to keep adapting" suggests an inevitable future action or necessity. The use of "will" in "It will take a few more decades for polar bears to successfully make the move to land or to perish along with the melting sea ice" indicates a future time frame for the bears' potential adaptation or demise. On the other hand, "might follow" implies uncertainty regarding the arrival of other fish, highlighting the unpredictability of the bears' future food sources. Overall, these modal verbs convey a sense of impending challenges and potential outcomes for the polar bear population.