PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA
GREAT INDIAN DESERT
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Question
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A camel cannot bear the extreme temperatures in the desert .
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it can survive without food or water for several days.
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A camel’s hump is not used to store food
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none of these
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Detailed explanation-1: -Unlike a lot of other mammals, most of a camel’s fat is stored in its humps, which allows for better thermoregulation. It makes it easier for them to release heat from their bodies in hot weather. Camels rarely sweat. They are much better than us at tolerating hot weather.
Detailed explanation-2: -Camels can survive up to 15 days without water. One of the reasons that they can survive that long is because of their humps. They store fat in their humps (not water) and can use this to help them go longer without water.
Detailed explanation-3: -Camels can live without water or food at a stretch for around 10 days. They are adapted to the desert condition to an extent where they store lots of energy in the form of fat all around their body.
Detailed explanation-4: -It does not need water. Water is formed in the body due to oxidation of fat.
Detailed explanation-5: -Camels are used as draft and saddle animals in desert regions of Africa, Arabia, and Asia. Adaptations to windblown deserts include double rows of eyelashes, the ability to close the nostrils, and wide-spreading soft feet. They also can tolerate dehydration and high body temperatures.