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Question 1 • NY-Life Science: BiologyTerm 2 Hillcrest

Which would be an adaptation for living in the tundra?

Answer
A
funnel shaped leaves to help water runoff
B
deep roots to go into the permafrost
C
hibernation to lower metabolism in the winter
D
large ears to release heat

Explanation

Tundra winters are extremely cold and food can be scarce, so hibernation helps an animal conserve energy by lowering its metabolism. Deep roots cannot grow into permafrost, which is permanently frozen ground. Large ears release heat, an adaptation better suited to hot environments.

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