Thick deposits of fat below the skin of animals living in cold regions helps in _________.

Make the body water proof

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Preventing heat loss from the body

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Make them strong

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Provide stamina to hunt

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Solution

The correct option is B Preventing heat loss from the body
Animals living in polar regions have thick fur and a thick deposit of fat layer under their skin. It acts as an insulation layer and helps in protecting them from extreme cold climate.

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