Question

The snowshoe rabbit has unusually large hind feet. This adaptation helps the snowshoe rabbit A) move quickly. B) fight off predators. C) stay on top of the snow. D) remove parasites from its back.

Answer 1

Answer: Option C, stay on the top of the snow

Explanation: Animals have physical features which help them survive in their habitats, protect them from predators and even face adverse weather conditions. Some adaptations are according to the easy movement of the animals. For example- snowshoe rabbits have bigger feet so that they can jump on the top of the snow without digging into it.

Answer 2

The correct answer is C. Stay on top of the snow.

Explanation

The snowshoe rabbit is a nocturnal species of rabbit; this species is native to North America, and it is characterized by its large hind feet, and the ability to camouflage since the hair of these rabbits turns white in winter and brown the rest of the year. Additionally, their diet is mainly of herbs; although it has been shown in some cases they consume meat from dead rodents. In the case of their large hind feet, this is believed to be a necessary adaptation to snow as due to them, this species is able to walk and hop in the snow without sinking as the weight of the rabbit is distributed in a large surface. So, the correct answer is C. Stay on top of the snow.