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2.3.4 Consequences of thermal energy transfer

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Question 22

In cold weather, a bird fluffs up its feathers to help it stay warm.

How does fluffing up its feathers help the bird to reduce heat loss?

A

Air circulating between the feathers helps to heat up the bird's skin by convection.

B

Air trapped between the feathers reduces heat loss from the bird's body by convection.

C

The feathers conduct heat from the cold surrounding air to the bird's skin.

D

The feathers create a vacuum barrier that completely stops heat loss by radiation.

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