Where Do Camels Store Their Water?

Where Do Camels Store Their Water?

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11th Grade - University

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Camels are often thought to store water in their humps, but they actually store fat. They can survive long periods without water due to unique adaptations, such as their ability to drink large amounts quickly and their specialized blood cells that prevent bursting. Camels have efficient water conservation strategies, including not sweating until high temperatures and having water-efficient kidneys. Their true superpower lies in retaining the water they have, not storing extra water.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do camels manage to survive in the desert without water for up to two weeks?

They drink saltwater.

They store water in their humps.

They have a special organ for water storage.

They are efficient at conserving the water they have.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What allows camels to drink large amounts of water quickly without harming themselves?

They have a special enzyme that breaks down water.

Their blood cells are spherical and large.

Their blood cells are very flexible and can expand.

They have a second stomach for water storage.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why don't camels' blood cells burst when they rehydrate rapidly?

Their blood cells are oval-shaped and small.

Their blood cells are protected by a thick membrane.

Their blood cells are spherical and large.

Their blood cells are made of a special protein.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what temperature do camels start to sweat?

37 degrees Celsius

42 degrees Celsius

45 degrees Celsius

40 degrees Celsius

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary superpower of camels in terms of water management?

Surviving without food

Producing water internally

Storing water in a special bladder

Holding onto the water they already have