Question

Which of the following adaptations does not protect tundra organisms from heat loss?

Answer 1

A thick fur helps in maintaining or trapping air inside thus preventing the air to move releasing heat through convection.

The retention of dead leaves in plants is called marcescence. This helps in regulating temperature and water stress in plants.

Dense hair, as in humans, is similar to the function of a thick fur. Both are helpful in survival in cold temperatures.

Answer 2

The adaptation that will not protect tundra organisms from losing heat badly is production of chemicals.

Adaption will let living organisms to survive in the ever changing environment.

Tundra organisms are special kind of adaption that cope up with extreme climatic conditions in tundra, They need thick fur and dense hair to keep themselves protected