If an Animal Spends 3 Hours a Day Running Away

question 53

Multiple Choice

If an animal spends 3 hours a day running away from a predator and 20 hours a day resting (using 20 kJ/hr) , the total daily cost of behavior is 700 kJ. The kJ spent per hour running away from a predator is _______ kJ/hr.

• A) 60
• B) 100
• C) 300
• D) 400

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