Why Might a Seed-Eating Mouse in a Desert Benefit by Storing

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Multiple Choice

Why might a seed-eating mouse in a desert benefit by storing seeds in its burrow prior to eating them.

• A) The seeds could sprout in the burrow.
• B) The seeds could absorb some water in the humid burrow.
• C) The seeds could increase in fat content.
• D) The seeds could lose salt in the burrow.

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