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What is the primary source of thermal energy for many animals?
What is the primary source of thermal energy for many animals?
- Convection from moving fluids
- Metabolism (correct)
- Radiation from the environment
- Conduction from the surroundings
Which of the following thermal strategies involves the transfer of thermal energy between an external fluid and an animal?
Which of the following thermal strategies involves the transfer of thermal energy between an external fluid and an animal?
- Conduction
- Convection (correct)
- Radiation
- Evaporation
What is the primary function of an animal's thermal strategy?
What is the primary function of an animal's thermal strategy?
- To protect from predators
- To generate energy
- To conserve water
- To regulate body temperature (correct)
Which of the following thermal strategies involves the emission of electromagnetic energy from an animal?
Which of the following thermal strategies involves the emission of electromagnetic energy from an animal?
What is the purpose of insulation in an animal's thermal strategy?
What is the purpose of insulation in an animal's thermal strategy?
Underground refuges are more prone to thermal extremes than the surface.
Underground refuges are more prone to thermal extremes than the surface.
All animals are able to maintain a constant body temperature regardless of their environment.
All animals are able to maintain a constant body temperature regardless of their environment.
Evaporation is a method of heat gain in animals.
Evaporation is a method of heat gain in animals.
Conduction is the transfer of thermal energy between an external fluid and an animal.
Conduction is the transfer of thermal energy between an external fluid and an animal.
An animal's thermal strategy serves to increase its body temperature.
An animal's thermal strategy serves to increase its body temperature.
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