The effects of scaling are beneficial to small creatures
A)that get wet.
B)that fall from great heights.
C)who are hungry.
D)all of the above
E)none of the above

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The effects of scaling benefit small creatures that fall from great heights due to the square-cube law. As size decreases, the volume (and thus mass) decreases faster than the surface area, resulting in a lower terminal velocity and less impact force relative to their structure's strength, making them more likely to survive falls from heights that would be fatal to larger animals.

The Effects of Scaling Are Beneficial to Small Creatures