What causes areas closer to the equator to have warmer air than areas
farther away?
O A. The indirect rays of the sun at the equator
O B. The smaller amount of heat transferred from the sun at the
equator
O C. The greater angle at which the sun's rays strike Earth's surface at
the equator
D. The concentrated radiation from the sun at the equator

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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