Question

over time, the bodies of animals have adapted to their surroundings. as a result, some animals are better equipped to live in extreme climates. for example, a polar bear is built to survive in the arctic’s icy and freezing conditions. its body contains a thick layer of blubber that is covered in two layers of fur. these work together to trap nearly all of this animal’s body heat for warmth. large paws and sharp claws also serve important purposes. oversized paws help a bear walk on ice and snow without falling through, and sharp claws help it catch and grip slippery prey like seals. based on this passage, how do a polar bear’s large paws help it survive in harsh arctic conditions? they help the bear cross ice and snow safely. they help the bear hold onto body heat for warmth. they help the bear build shelter for protection. they help the bear find prey quickly and easily.

Explanation:

We analyze the passage. It says "Oversized paws help a bear walk on ice and snow without falling through". So we check the options:

• Option 1: "They help the bear cross ice and snow safely" matches the passage's description of paws helping walk on ice/snow without falling.
• Option 2: Holding body heat is from blubber and fur, not paws.
• Option 3: The passage doesn't say paws build shelter.
• Option 4: Sharp claws help catch prey, not paws.

Answer:

They help the bear cross ice and snow safely.