An elephant radiates less heat for its size than smaller animals because
A)its radiating area is small compared to its volume.
B)its radiating area is large compared to its volume.
C)it is taller than smaller animals.
D)it weighs more than smaller animals.

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Elephants, like other large animals, have a smaller surface area relative to their volume compared to smaller animals. This means they have less area through which to lose heat, making them less efficient at radiating heat away.

An Elephant Radiates Less Heat for Its Size Than Smaller