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ZOO 102 Geographic Distribution of Animal Life Objective Question
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Polar bears are restricted to Arctic regions due to what biological limitation?
Options
A Physiological limits such as heat tolerance
Correct Answer
B A lack of prey in all other global regions
C Inability to swim across the equator
D Competition with tropical bear species
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Species have physiological limits like heat tolerance and water requirements that restrict their ranges, using polar bears as a specific example. B is incorrect because prey availability is not the primary physiological limit cited.

Hint

Consider how a thick coat of fur reacts to different temperatures.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 102
Topic: Geographic Distribution of Animal Life
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 246 of 737
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