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← Nature & AnimalsWhich outcome occurs regarding buoyancy control when a diving bird's air sacs rupture?
A)Increased drag during underwater ascent
B)Reduced thermal insulation in cold water
C)Immediate loss of controlled submersion✓
D)Enhanced oxygen extraction from blood
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When air sacs rupture, the abrupt decrease in air volume causes buoyancy loss because the bird’s ability regulate air volume for ascent or descent is compromised, severely hindering underwater maneuverability. Therefore controlled submersion is lost, rather than increased drag, reduced insulation, or enhanced respiration, which involve alternative independent processes.
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