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Assuming that an animal generates heat a...

Assuming that an animal generates heat at a rate proportional to its volume and can radiate heat at a rate proportional to its body surface area, which of the following would be best at maintaing its body temperature in a cold climate ?

A

Mouse

B

Rabbit

C

bear

D

Fox

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C
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