Which of the following best describes the influence of latitude on climate?
a. polar regions receive less solar energy and heat per unit area than tropical regions.
b. temperate regions receive more solar energy and heat per unit area than tropical regions.
c. less direct solar energy affects areas near the equator than it does at the poles.
d. earth's climate zones are produced by the equal distribution of the sun's heat across the earth's surface.

as the gila monster consumes the eggs or young of the desert cottontail and gambel's quail, thus its main food supply is only accessible for a restricted time duration every year. however, for this, the gila monsters exhibit three adaptations, which elevate their survival rate in the desert condition.  

first, is that they possess huge bodies, and can consume greater concentrations of food during a small period. secondly, they require to feed infrequently as they can accumulate fat in their tails. ultimately, their rate of metabolism is very low, so that they can burn their reservoirs of fat gradually.  

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