Survival of the Fittest

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What is the topic of the text?

adaptations in animals

Give an example of an animal that lives in a cold climate.

polar bear

Give an example of an animal that lives in a warm climate or desert.

camel

What is the surface area to volume ratio important for in cold climate animals?

<p>retaining body heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are animals in cold climates usually bigger?

<p>to keep the surface area to volume ratio small</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of animals that live in cold climates?

<p>Polar bears, penguins, reindeer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of animals that live in warm climates or deserts?

<p>Camels, snakes, cacti.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the surface area to volume ratio important for in cold climate animals?

<p>It determines the amount of body heat they can retain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are animals in cold climates usually bigger?

<p>To minimize their surface area to volume ratio and retain heat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do animals in cold climates adapt to live in those conditions?

<p>They have larger bodies and thick fur or blubber to retain heat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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