Use the accompanying figure and information to answer the question(s) below.
-When a shark stops swimming, it ________.
1) sinks
2) quickly dies
3) oxygenates its blood less effectively

Question

Use the accompanying figure and information to answer the question(s) below. 
-When a shark stops swimming, it ________.
1) sinks
2) quickly dies
3) oxygenates its blood less effectively

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Based on the information provided in the accompanying figure, when a shark stops swimming, it sinks because sharks, like many other fish, have a swim bladder that they use to regulate their buoyancy in the water. When they stop swimming, they lose the upward force created by their movement and their heavy bodies sink to the bottom. Additionally, when a shark stops swimming, it oxygenates its blood less effectively, as sharks rely on their swimming motions to pump water over their gills and extract oxygen from it. Therefore, the correct choice is D, as both statements 1 and 3 are true.

Use the Accompanying Figure and Information to Answer the Question(s)