I WONDER - How Do Reptiles Keep Warm? Me Pregunto - Cómo Se Mantienen Calientes Los Reptiles?

Reptiles rely on the sun to stay warm as they are cold-blooded, meaning their body heat is not internally generated. When overheated, they seek shade, water, or mud to cool down. Animals that regulate their temperature using external factors are known as ectotherms.

How do most reptiles maintain their body temperature?

• By generating heat internally

• By using the sun

• By eating warm food

• By staying active

What does it mean for an animal to be cold-blooded?

• They have cold blood

• They generate their own heat

• They rely on external heat sources

• They can survive in cold climates

What do reptiles do when they become too hot?

• They seek shade or water

• They move to a colder region

• They eat more

• They increase their activity

Which of the following is NOT a method reptiles use to cool off?

• Rolling in mud

• Basking in the sun

• Finding water

• Seeking shade

What is the term for animals that use external factors to regulate their body temperature?

• Ectotherms

• Homeotherms

• Thermoregulators

• Endotherms