Animals in cold climates have _________ surface area, thereby _________ heat loss.
A) less; minimizing
B) less; maximizing
C) greater; minimizing
D) greater; maximizing

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Animals in cold climates have adapted to minimizing heat loss by having smaller surface area-to-volume ratios. This is achieved through various adaptations such as having a more compact body shape or having shorter appendages. Therefore, the correct answer is A) less; minimizing.

Animals in Cold Climates Have _________ Surface Area, Thereby _________

Animals in Cold Climates Have _ Surface Area, Thereby _