Standard Science Primary 6 Interactions

A certain desert animal has very large ears with many blood vessels. How does this structural adaptation help the animal survive?

A To store water for use during the dry season.
B To trap a layer of air to keep the animal warm at night.
C To increase heat loss to the surroundings to keep the animal cool.
D To help the animal hear predators from far away.
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Step 1: Identify the environment (Desert - hot). Step [2-9]: Large surface area of ears allows more heat to escape. Step [2-9]: Blood vessels near the surface facilitate heat exchange with the air.

Correct answer: To increase heat loss to the surroundings to keep the animal cool.

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