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In the movie, Without a Paddle, three men are in a cave in a cold environment. Why does to the fact that they huddle together remain an important method of their survival?
  1. To maintain closeness
  2. To cause embarrassment of their friends
  3. To conserve their energy.
  4. None of the above
Explanation
Answer - C - In order to conserve energy and maintain the appropriate basal metabolic rate, the men huddle together to utilize the energy that each is releasing to remain warm. Heat flows from areas of high heat to areas of low heat. An individual loses energy in a cold environment, causing them to become colder. By huddling together, the men created an environment of warmth, allowing the body to maintain its temperature longer.
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