Some Animals Have Evolved a Body Form That Allows Them

question 27

Multiple Choice

Some animals have evolved a body form that allows them to run very fast,while others run more slowly.Whereas a cheetah can run at speeds over 50 mph,an elephant can barely run at 15 mph.The most important physical factor behind this variance is the difference in

• A)the shape of their feet.
• B)the length of their legs.
• C)the ratio of muscle to their total body mass.
• D)the ratio of body length to body height.

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