Use the Figure to Answer the Following Question

question 32

Multiple Choice

Use the figure to answer the following question.

The countercurrent arrangement of blood vessels is an adaptation that allows the goose to ________.

• A) minimize heat exchange between the feet and water
• B) generate heat using shivering thermogenesis
• C) more effectively cool off in the summer
• D) conserve heat in its core when the goose is swimming in cold water

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Definitions:

Concrete Actions

Specific, tangible steps or behaviors undertaken to achieve a goal or solve a problem.

Infant

A very young child or baby, typically under one year of age, who is in the earliest stages of physical and cognitive development.

Conservation

The act of preserving, protecting, or restoring the natural environment, natural ecosystems, vegetation, and wildlife.

Concrete Operations

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children gain the ability to think logically about concrete events.