INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA

GREAT INDIAN DESERT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which one of the following is not true about a Camel’s hump?
A
It stores water
B
It can shrink and expand
C
A camel can have two humps
D
none of above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer. None. A camel’s hump does not hold water at all – it actually stores fat. The camel uses it as nourishment when food is scarce.

Detailed explanation-2: -It’s true that camels can last days without food or water, but it’s not because they’ve got water stored in their humps. Camel humps actually store rich fat, which allows them to go long periods of time without eating or drinking because their body converts the stored fat into needed energy.

Detailed explanation-3: -Although the humps do not store water, camels are still incredibly efficient in the amount of water they use per day, which is why they are able to go nearly a week without drinking. This is partly due to the unique shape of their blood cells, which are oval.

Detailed explanation-4: -Camels do not store water in their humps. Instead, camels use the humps to store energy-rich fat deposits. Many animals, including humans, use body fat as an energy storage. Unique to a camel, however, is the fact that it stores the fat in a hump up on top instead of around the belly or limbs.

Detailed explanation-5: -The answer: fat storage. “They deal with dry seasons when food and water is scarce, ‘’ said Rick Schwartz, an animal care supervisor and national spokesperson at the San Diego Zoo.

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