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Solve the Problem. -(I)In General Terms, How Does the Surface-Area-To-Volume Ratio of a Ratio

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Solve the problem.
-(i) In general terms, how does the surface-area-to-volume ratio of a squirrel compare to that of a moose?
(ii) Which animal must maintain a higher rate of metabolism to replace the heat lost through the
Skin?


A) (i) Cannot compare the two because one type of creature is a mammal and the other is not. (ii) Cannot compare the two because one type of creature is a mammal and the other is not.
B) (i) The surface-area-to-volume ratio of a squirrel is equal to the surface-area-to-volume ratio of a moose.
(ii) Both animals must maintain the same rate of metabolism.
C) (i) The surface-area-to-volume ratio of a squirrel is lower than the surface-area-to-volume ratio of a moose.
(ii) The moose must maintain a higher rate of metabolism.
D) (i) The surface-area-to-volume ratio of a squirrel is higher than the surface-area-to-volume ratio of a moose.
(ii) The squirrel must maintain a higher rate of metabolism.

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