Solve the Problem. -(I)In General Terms, How Does the Surface-Area-To-Volume Ratio of a Ratio

question 22

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-(i) In general terms, how does the surface-area-to-volume ratio of a squirrel compare to that of a moose?
(ii) Which animal must maintain a higher rate of metabolism to replace the heat lost through the
Skin?

• A)(i)Cannot compare the two because one type of creature is a mammal and the other is not. (ii)Cannot compare the two because one type of creature is a mammal and the other is not.
• B)(i)The surface-area-to-volume ratio of a squirrel is equal to the surface-area-to-volume ratio of a moose.
• (ii)Both animals must maintain the same rate of metabolism.
• C)(i)The surface-area-to-volume ratio of a squirrel is lower than the surface-area-to-volume ratio of a moose.
• (ii)The moose must maintain a higher rate of metabolism.
• D)(i)The surface-area-to-volume ratio of a squirrel is higher than the surface-area-to-volume ratio of a moose.
• (ii)The squirrel must maintain a higher rate of metabolism.

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