Question

In order to gather warmth, alligators can often be found lying on the grassy banks of lakes during the
daylight hours to regulate their body temperature. How is heat transferred to the alligator?


A. Heat from the Sun is transferred to the alligator through radiation.
B. Heat from the grassy bank is transferred to the alligator through radiation.
C. The warm air near the lake transfers heat to the alligator through convection.
D. The warm water of the lake transfers heat to the alligator through conduction.

Answer 1

Answer:

D

Explanation:

Alligators are ectothermic -- they rely on external sources of heat to regulate their body temperature. Alligators control their body temperature by basking in the sun, or moving to areas with warmer or cooler air or water temperatures.