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What is the main difference between evolution and adaptation?
What is the main difference between evolution and adaptation?
- Evolution leads to gradual changes, while adaptation results in drastic changes.
- Evolution occurs at the genetic level, while adaptation is reversible. (correct)
- Evolution is a long-term process, while adaptation is a short-term process.
- Evolution involves physiological changes, while adaptation involves structural changes.
Which type of adaptation involves certain biochemical reactions in an organism?
Which type of adaptation involves certain biochemical reactions in an organism?
- Behavioural Adaptations
- Physiological Adaptations (correct)
- Structural Adaptations
- Environmental Adaptations
What led to the gradual evolution of giraffes with longer necks over millions of years?
What led to the gradual evolution of giraffes with longer necks over millions of years?
- Availability of taller shrubs and trees
- Increased body size of the giraffes' ancestors
- Genes for longer necks passed down over generations (correct)
- Competition from other herbivores for food
Which animal adaptation involves the ability to migrate or hibernate?
Which animal adaptation involves the ability to migrate or hibernate?
What is an example of a physiological adaptation mentioned in the text?
What is an example of a physiological adaptation mentioned in the text?
Why do pregnant polar bears bulk up on fat before winter according to the text?
Why do pregnant polar bears bulk up on fat before winter according to the text?
What is one example of human adaptation mentioned in the text?
What is one example of human adaptation mentioned in the text?
How does the human body adapt to long hours of exposure to the sun?
How does the human body adapt to long hours of exposure to the sun?
Why do animals living in extremely cold environments have thick fur and fat?
Why do animals living in extremely cold environments have thick fur and fat?
Which statement best describes animal adaptation according to the text?
Which statement best describes animal adaptation according to the text?
How does the human body protect its DNA from mutation due to UV radiation?
How does the human body protect its DNA from mutation due to UV radiation?
What purpose does the increased production of red blood cells serve at high altitudes?
What purpose does the increased production of red blood cells serve at high altitudes?
