Question

The large size of the musk ox _______.
a.
helps minimize heat loss
b.
is offset by its long legs
c.
helps the animal graze less often
d.
helps maximize heat loss

Answer 1

a. helps minimize heat loss

A larger body has a lower surface area-to-volume ratio, which reduces relative heat loss in cold environments (Bergmann's rule). Options b and d are incorrect, and c is not the primary effect of large body size.