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← Nature & AnimalsWhich outcome manifests from increased wing loading altering avian gliding performance in thermals?
A)Reduced climb rate in updrafts✓
B)Extended range during crosswinds
C)Enhanced maneuverability near obstacles
D)Decreased sensitivity to turbulence
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With high wing loading, the induced drag alters airflow, decreasing the bird's ability to efficiently exploit rising air currents within thermals, because they must fly faster to maintain lift thereby sinking faster. Therefore, reduced climb rate results, opposed to other choices which assume improved aerodynamic response not expected at higher loading.
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