Question

The mountain goats are strong..... for running up the rocky slope of the mountain for grazing.
A. Hooves
B. Nails
C. Scales
D. Both B and C

Answer 1

To walk on the Rocky slope of the mountain we should need a rough strong surface for holding proper growth. With the proper grip the goat can gaze over the slope of Rocky Mountain.

Complete step-by-step answer: -
1. Mountain goats have cloven hooves that are split in between to have two different toes which provides a wide surface for gripping on the hilly mountain area. On the bottom of both the toes there is a rough padded surface. As we all know that the rough area has more surface area and surface area has more force of friction. If the force of friction is more, it then provides more grip to the surface which helps her to not fall off from the mountains.
2. The toes of the goat have sharp nails which are just like a human nail and have to cut time to time.
3. It provides extra traction when depending over the Rocky Mountain.
4. Mountain goats have powerful scales for the adaptation in the Rocky hilly area and to survive and climb on the mountains. They can slide tip – toes and gallop up and down on the mountains.
Hence we conclude that the strong HOOVES are helpful in running over the slope of the mountain for gazing.

So, the correct answer is “Option B. Nails ”.

Note: All animals have their different adaptation for survival according to the environment in which they mainly found for example camels have soft padded sole for safe walking in the desert.