Small birds must eat more frequently than large birds in order to maintain their body temperature. This is because: rev: 05

A. small birds are cold-blooded.
B. small birds have a lower surface area to volume ratio than large birds.
C. small birds have a higher surface area to volume ratio than large birds.
D. large birds are cold-blooded.


C. small birds have a higher surface area to volume ratio than large birds.

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