Which type of mammal is more likely to survive in a sub–zero climate?

a small mammal with a relatively larger body surface area

a mammal with a size that's proportionate to its body surface area

a large mammal with a relatively smaller body surface area @hartnn

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Which type of mammal is more likely to survive in a sub–zero climate?

a small mammal with a relatively larger body surface area

a mammal with a size that's proportionate to its body surface area

a large mammal with a relatively smaller body surface area @hartnn

eclipsedstar · Answer

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eclipsedstar · Answer

oops typo Xp

eclipsedstar · Answer

Do you have any ideas so far? :D

anonymous · Answer

so far i'm thinking it may possibly be choice B

eclipsedstar · Answer

Yes, I agree with you! :D

anonymous · Answer

well ok thank you

anonymous · Answer

it was incorrect :(

eclipsedstar · Answer

Oh, sorry, I was deciding between B and C but I leaned more to B :((

anonymous · Answer

yeah i could'nt decide on it

love_ranaa · Answer

a large mammal with a relatively smallerbody surface area

why: A large internal volume to relatively small surface area. The proportionately large internal volume allows for a more efficient metabolism and greater heat production. The proportionately smaller surface area leaves less exposed to the elements therefore reducing heat loss rates. This is one line of reasoning for why animals of the same species or otherwise closely related tend to be larger as you move away from the equator north and south toward the poles.

eclipsedstar · Answer

@Love_Ranaa I think you should have came sooner XD

anonymous · Answer

Thanks @Love_Ranaa and @EclipsedStar  for the help

eclipsedstar · Answer

Again, I apologize :(

love_ranaa · Answer

Lol @EclipsedStar  :)  and @joe_payton17 No problem :)

eclipsedstar · Answer

I think @Love_Ranaa would be a better helper than me, my strength is in history :p

anonymous · Answer

ok lol