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Which of these is a sign of hypothermia?

  1. Fast heartbeat

  2. Sweating

  3. Shivering

  4. Hot, dry skin

The correct answer is: Shivering

Shivering is a sign of hypothermia because when the body's core temperature drops below its normal level, the body starts shivering. Shivering is a mechanism the body uses to generate heat by increasing muscle activity. Therefore, if someone is shivering, it indicates that their body is trying to increase its temperature due to being too cold. Conversely, options A, B, and D are not typical signs of hypothermia.