Which principle of heat exchange best explains why birds fluff their feathers in colder weather?
A) Fluffing feathers results in less cooling by radiation because feathers emit less infrared radiation than other tissues do.
B) Fluffing decreases the amount of heat lost by conduction when the bird makes contact with cold objects in its environment.
C) Fluffing creates a pocket of air near the bird that acts as insulation.
D) Fluffing decreases the surface-area-to-volume ratio, thus decreasing the amount of heat lost to the environment.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q27: You are studying a large tropical reptile
Q28: Use the model of circulation in the
Q29: Which of the following is an example
Q30: The migratory eel, Anguilla rostrata, lives as
Q31: In a cool environment, an ectotherm is
Q33: Which of the following changes to the
Q34: If a person travels to a time
Q35: Which organ system is responsible for protection
Q36: Use the model of circulation in the
Q37: Elephants can often be observed using their
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents