Question

how does white fur help tundra animals survive? choose one option a it sends a signal to other animals that they are dangerous. b it helps them blend in with the snow and ice. c it helps provide heat in frigid temperatures. d it makes it easier for herds to locate each other.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: White fur is not typically a signal of danger; warning signals are often bright colors or patterns, not white in tundra contexts.
• Option B: Tundra environments have snow and ice. White fur provides camouflage (cryptic coloration), helping animals blend in to avoid predators or sneak up on prey. This is a key survival adaptation.
• Option C: Fur provides insulation, but its color (white) doesn’t directly generate heat. Heat retention is due to fur thickness/structure, not color.
• Option D: White fur would make it harder to locate others in a snowy environment, as it blends in, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

B. It helps them blend in with the snow and ice.