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Which of the following describes how a mammal's fur coat helps keep them warm in the winter?
Which of the following describes how a mammal's fur coat helps keep them warm in the winter?
- The inner layer of fur traps pockets of air close to the body
- The outer layer of fur acts as an umbrella to keep out wind, rain, and snow
- Furry animals grow extra-thick fur in the fall
- All of the above (correct)
What is the purpose of the long outer hairs in a mammal's fur coat?
What is the purpose of the long outer hairs in a mammal's fur coat?
- To provide extra insulation in the winter
- To keep out wind, rain, and snow (correct)
- To trap pockets of air close to the body
- To shed excess fur in the summer
What is the function of the inner layer of a mammal's fur coat?
What is the function of the inner layer of a mammal's fur coat?
- To trap pockets of air close to the body (correct)
- To keep the fur clean
- To provide extra insulation in the winter
- To shed excess fur in the summer
How does down feathers work for birds in the same way the inner layer of fuzzy fur works for mammals?
How does down feathers work for birds in the same way the inner layer of fuzzy fur works for mammals?
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