Fig. 7.1 displays a photograph of Ursus maritimus (polar bear).
(a)[2]
Describe and explain one visible adaptive feature that helps the polar bear survive in a cold environment.
(b)[4]
Describe how natural selection works.
(c)[4]
Suggest reasons for the endangerment of polar bears and ways they could be conserved.
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