Question

A painted turtle is a cold blooded animal that often sits on a log and basks in the sun. Why might it do this?

Answer 1

beacause if it is cold-blooded it needs the sn to warm itself because it cannot with cold blood

Answer 2

Explanation:

Basking is actually associated with the laying out in the sun. It is laying down on a rock or something in order to expose in front of the sun to get the warmth of the sun.

A painted turtle is a cold blooded animal that often sits on a log and basks in the sun in order to regulate its temperature and to get warmth from the sun.

In order to remain active, the turtle must maintain its body temperature.