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question 14 (1.5 points) saved
water striders are insects that walk on water. they can do this because they ______________.
are unaffected by gravity.
have adaptations that distribute body weight so that it doesnt exceed the surface tension of the water - air interface.
have adaptations that take advantage of the heat of vaporization of water, so they float on a layer of mist above the surface.
are magical creatures.

Explanation:

Water striders can walk on water because their body - weight distributing adaptations don't exceed water's surface tension. Heat of vaporization is not related to their ability to walk on water, and they are affected by gravity and are not magical.

Answer:

B. have adaptations that distribute body weight so that it doesn't exceed the surface tension of the water - air interface.