HSP3C Human Variation

What is the purpose of the YouTube link provided in the document?

• To watch a documentary on Darwin

• To watch a video on natural selection

• To watch a video on human evolution

• To watch a video on species extinction

Which process allows species to adapt to their environment over time?

• Natural selection

• Genetic engineering

• Artificial selection

• Cloning

What is the primary focus of the book "On the Origin of Species"?

• The history of human civilization

• The process of evolution

• The development of technology

• The study of astronomy

What does 'environmental fitness' refer to?

• The ability to run fast

• The ability to survive and reproduce

• The ability to swim

• The ability to fly

What is the relationship between adaptation and environmental changes?

• Adaptation is unrelated to environmental changes

• Adaptation helps species survive environmental changes

• Environmental changes always hinder adaptation

• Adaptation only occurs in stable environments

What happens to successful traits over generations according to the text?

• They disappear

• They remain the same

• They are likely passed to other generations

• They become weaker

What does the American Anthropological Association (AAA) state about race?

• Race is a valid scientific category

• Race is a cultural phenomenon

• Race does NOT exist as a scientific category

• Race is biologically determined

According to Bergmann’s Rule, which type of populations inhabit warmer parts of a geographic region?

• Slender populations

• Robust populations

• Short populations

• Tall populations

According to Bergmann’s Rule, which type of populations inhabit cooler areas?

• More robust populations

• Slender populations

• Short populations

• Tall populations

What is the significance of body proportions in different climates?

• They illustrate adaptation to temperature

• They show dietary preferences

• They indicate social status

• They reflect cultural practices