Adapt or Modify

When people change the way they live in order to fit new conditions or a new environment it is

• adaptation

• modification

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

When there is a change to the environment to meet the needs of people

• Adaptation

• Modification

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Building dams, plowing and irrigating fields, and digging mines are examples of...

• modifying

• adapting

People who live in the northeastern United States use heating units to keep their homes warm in winter. This is an example of..

• modifying

• adapting

Ancient Egyptians rebuilt their homes each year after the annual flooding.  As time went on, they built their homes above the flood plain. This is an example of..

• modifying
• depending
• adapting

Modern day Egyptians have built the Aswan Dam to keep the Nile River from flooding. This is an example of...

• modifying

• adapting

Drinking hot chocolate in the winter

• Adapt

• Modify

Putting on sunscreen.

• Adapt

• Modify

Building a well for water.

• Adapt

• Modify

Bringing a raincoat when its going to rain

• Adapt

• Modify