When a dog pants (breathes in and out rapidly through the mouth),evaporative cooling is enhanced by
A) conduction.
B) radiation.
C) convection.
D) metabolism.

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Convection is the transfer of heat via the movement of fluids (in this case, air). When a dog pants, air flows over the moist surfaces in their mouth and lungs, which increases the rate of evaporation and helps to lower body temperature.

When a Dog Pants (Breathes in and Out Rapidly Through