Why does a camel have wide and soft, padded feet?

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A To spread its body weight and prevent its feet from sinking into the sand.
B To help it walk easily on rocky mountains.
C To store water for long journeys.
D To help it run faster on hard surfaces.

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Answer: A. To spread its body weight and prevent its feet from sinking into the sand.

A camel has wide, padded feet that spread its body weight over a larger area. This reduces the pressure on the sand, so its feet do not sink easily. This adaptation helps camels walk comfortably on loose desert sand.

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