Which one among the given options is the possible reason for a bird to sit on its eggs before they are hatched?
A
It is customary for birds
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B
To keep the eggs warm
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C
To provide food to the babies inside the eggs
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D
To help the babies inside the eggs to sleep
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Solution
The correct option is B To keep the eggs warm After the eggs are laid, the mother bird sits on the eggs to keep them warm. This ensures that the babies inside the eggs develop correctly. This act is known as the incubation of the eggs.