Kangaroo rat most probably would be found in___________?
Correct answer: D. Desert
- A. Tropical rain forest
- B. Tundra
- C. Grass land
- D. Desert
Explanation
The kangaroo rat is adapted to deserts, where it survives with very little free water by obtaining water from seeds and producing highly concentrated urine. Tropical rain forests, tundra and grasslands do not match its characteristic dry, sandy habitat. Students may choose c because kangaroo rats are terrestrial mammals, but their specialized water conservation indicates a desert environment.
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