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What is the purpose of the cushioned feet of a polar bear?
What is the purpose of the cushioned feet of a polar bear?
- To protect the bear from the cold and act like snowshoes (correct)
- To assist the bear in climbing trees
- To provide camouflage in the snow
- To help the bear swim faster
How do the padded feet of an elephant benefit it?
How do the padded feet of an elephant benefit it?
- They assist the elephant in gripping tree branches
- They allow the elephant to run at high speeds
- They help the elephant camouflage in its environment
- They provide good, shock-absorbing support and help the elephant move silently (correct)
What is the function of the webbed feet of a duck?
What is the function of the webbed feet of a duck?
- To protect the duck's feet from cold temperatures
- To enable the duck to walk on snow without sinking
- To assist the duck in climbing steep surfaces
- To help the duck swim and navigate in water (correct)
How do the feet of a polar bear differ from those of a duck?
How do the feet of a polar bear differ from those of a duck?
Why is it helpful for the polar bear to have hair between its toes?
Why is it helpful for the polar bear to have hair between its toes?