Answer:
C. But see the answer under C. Apparently C is the accepted answer.
Explanation:
A. Not A.I don't think that's a problem for gulls especially on beaches.
B. Not B. Their feather do not look like they need much help in keeping their feathers attached when in flight.
C. This is not really the answer, but it is the best answer of these 4. The actual answer is that the bones are porous for better air intake which provides more oxygen and hence they are better able to fly.
D. Not D. Food has nothing to do with the problem. Birds get an adequate amount of food without their wings being porous. See the answer for C.
[ C. Coriolis Effect ]
If the Earth didn't rotate, winds would travel north or south because of the differences in pressure and temperature. The Earth does rotate, so, the Coriolis Effect diverts the wind to the left of the Southern Hemisphere and right of the Northern Hemisphere. The Coriolis Effect is very important because it creates cyclonic weather system.s
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