Question

Which of the following is the adaptation that allows animals to survive in high altitudes, which contain lower levels of oxygen?

a.

migration

b.

higher levels of hemoglobin

c.

insulating feathers

d.

higher body temperatures






Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D

Answer 1

B

Higher levels of hemoglobin increase the blood's oxygen-carrying capacity, helping animals cope with the lower oxygen availability at high altitudes.