Question
Which of the following adaptations helps alpine animals survive the cold winter?
a.
reduced lung size
b.
low levels of hemoglobin
c.
hibernation
d.
large legs, ears, and tails
a.
reduced lung size
b.
low levels of hemoglobin
c.
hibernation
d.
large legs, ears, and tails
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The adaptation that helps alpine animals survive the cold winter is:
**c. hibernation**
Hibernation allows animals to conserve energy during the cold months when food is scarce. While other adaptations might also be relevant to various animals, hibernation specifically allows for survival during harsh winter conditions.
**c. hibernation**
Hibernation allows animals to conserve energy during the cold months when food is scarce. While other adaptations might also be relevant to various animals, hibernation specifically allows for survival during harsh winter conditions.