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Which of the following are adaptations in camel to survive the harsh conditions of the desert?

A

They sweat a lot to cool themselves

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They do not sweat to conserve water

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They excrete large amount of urine

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They excrete small amount of urine

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Solution

The correct options are
B They do not sweat to conserve water
D They excrete small amount of urine
Camels can live without water for many days. They conserve water by excreting small amounts of urine, their dung is dry and they do not sweat.

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