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What does the term 'human adaptation' refer to?
What does the term 'human adaptation' refer to?
- The genetic modifications that allow humans to cope with environmental stressors
- The ability of the human body to use biological and cultural processes to adjust to changing environmental conditions (correct)
- The actions and customs like clothing, shelter, and food preservation that enable people to live in different environments
- The study of human adaptability on an individual and population level
What are biological adaptations in humans primarily influenced by?
What are biological adaptations in humans primarily influenced by?
- Cultural actions and customs
- Natural selection and genetic changes (correct)
- Human adaptability
- Environmental stressors like high elevations and severe temperatures
Which of the following is an example of a biological adaptation in humans?
Which of the following is an example of a biological adaptation in humans?
- Building shelters for living in different environments
- Wearing warm clothing in cold environments
- Genetic changes providing resistance to malaria (correct)
- Preserving food for long periods of time
What is the main focus of the branch of biological anthropology called 'human adaptability'?
What is the main focus of the branch of biological anthropology called 'human adaptability'?
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How has human adaptation allowed people to explore and colonize a wide range of geographic areas?
How has human adaptation allowed people to explore and colonize a wide range of geographic areas?
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