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Question
Write two common adaptive features of a polar bear that help in keeping it warm.
Answer in Brief
Solution
(i) Two thick layer of fine fur covering the body, traps air (which is an insulator of heat) and keep it warm.
(ii) A layer of fat under the skin provide excellent insulation and keeps it warm.
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