Why do whales need to come up to the surface of the water from time to time?

Answer: A. To breathe air using their lungs

Whales are mammals, not fish. They cannot take oxygen directly from water using gills. Instead, they breathe atmospheric oxygen through their lungs using a breathing opening called a blowhole. Therefore, they must come to the water's surface regularly to breathe.

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