attracting mates confusing predators preventing dehydration regulating body temperature
I gave my students this multiple choice question: Sea lions often swim in the waters of the Pacific Ocean with their flippers sticking above the surface of the water. At other times they may be on land with only their flippers in the water. What would these behaviors most likely accomplish?

Only one answer is correct among these 4 choices:
- attracting mates
- confusing predators
- preventing dehydration
- regulating body temperature

Could you tell me which one is correct?

regulating body temperature