Question

Select the correct pair of adaptation in desert lizards.
(a) Burrowing in soil to escape high temperature
(b) Losing heat rapidly at high temperature
(c) Bask in the sun when temperature is low
(d) Insulating the body with thick fatty dermis

• A. b and d
• B. a and b
• C. c and d
• D. a and c

Answer 1

The correct option is D a and c

Cold-blooded creatures like lizards depend on the environment around them to control their body temperature.
Lizards bask in the morning sun to raise their internal body temperature and stimulate their metabolism. They position their body to soak up maximum sunlight, spreading themselves to create more surface area. As their internal temperature warms up, their muscles become limber, which is crucial for hunting and escaping predators.
If a lizard becomes too warm, it will move into a shady spot or burrow into cool soil.