Question

which is not an adaptation of desert animals that help them retain and acquire water in such a hot and dry environment?
a. burrow in moist soil or live in underground dens
b. excrete uric acid instead of urine
c. evolved an internal air conditioning system to help them stay cool
d. obtain water from the plants and animals they eat

please select the best answer from the choices provided

○ a
● b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

• Option a: Burrowing in moist soil/underground dens helps avoid heat and retain water.
• Option b: Excreting uric acid (dry waste) reduces water loss, aiding water retention.
• Option c: An internal "air conditioning" system helps stay cool but doesn't directly help retain or acquire water.
• Option d: Obtaining water from food is a way to acquire water in deserts.

So the option that is not a water - related adaptation is c.

Answer:

C. evolved an internal 'air conditioning' system to help them stay cool