Which feature protects a camel from blowing sand?
The camel is well suited to life in the desert. It can go for several days without drinking and can then drink up to a hundred litres of water in a few minutes. The hump does not store water, as many people think, but fat, which the camel can use as energy when food is scarce. Thick eyelashes and nostrils that can close protect the animal from blowing sand, and wide, flat feet stop it from sinking into the soft ground. For these reasons camels have long been used to carry people and goods across the desert.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Thick eyelashes and closable nostrils
- Step 1: Thick eyelashes and nostrils that close protect it.
Answer
Thick eyelashes and closable nostrils.
Why not the others: A thick coat of wool on its back, A large hump on its back and Long legs and a long neck do not fit.
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