You Observe a Lizard Sitting on a Rock on a Sunny

question 1

Multiple Choice

You observe a lizard sitting on a rock on a sunny day.If the lizard is attempting to raise its body temperature,what mechanism of heat transfer is being employed?

• A)conduction
• B)convection
• C)radiation
• D)evaporation

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Definitions:

Scapula

A flat, triangular bone located in the upper back on each side of the body, commonly known as the shoulder blade.

Tarsal Bone

One of the seven bones that make up the ankle and back part of the foot.

Heel Bone

Also known as the calcaneus, it is the large bone forming the foundation of the rear part of the foot.

Condyle

A condyle is a round protrusion at the end of a bone that forms part of a joint, allowing movement by articulating with another bone.