Module 4 Chapter 31 Multiple choice questions 31.9

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. Refer to the following table.

Species	Body mass (kg)	Wingspan (m)	Wing area (m2)	Wingbeat frequency (Hz)
Albatross	8.55	3.01	0.58	2.49
Storm petrel	0.04	0.40	0.02	7.65
Skua	1.69	1.43	0.24	3.95
Pigeon	0.42	0.88	0.08	5.61

Birds with different body sizes tend to have different flight characteristics. Using the information in the table, select the correct statement.

As a bird's body mass increases, wingspan and wing area increase while wingbeat frequency decreases. correct incorrect

As a bird's body mass increases, wingspan, wing area, and wingbeat frequency all increase. correct incorrect

As a bird's body mass increases, wingspan increases while wing area and wingbeat frequency decrease. correct incorrect

As a bird's body mass increases, wingspan, wing area, and wingbeat frequency all decrease. correct incorrect

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