Adapting Wildlife: Evolution in the Face of Climate Change

The video discusses the importance of adapting to climate change, highlighting both technological solutions for humans and evolutionary adaptations for plants and animals. It explains how rapid climate changes can accelerate evolutionary processes, providing examples like the tawny owl and other species that have adapted genetically. The video emphasizes the role of humans in preserving biodiversity and aiding species adaptation through conservation efforts.

What are some of the technological advancements humans are using to adapt to climate change?

• Increasing deforestation

• Creating new species

• Developing smarter cities

• Building taller buildings

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How long does evolutionary adaptation usually take?

• A few months

• A few years

• Thousands to hundreds of thousands of years

• A few days

What is the main reason for the tawny owl's color change in recent decades?

• More predators

• Less snowfall

• Increased snowfall

• Change in diet

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Which species has evolved to enter dormancy later in the year due to warmer temperatures?

• Pink salmon

• Pitcher plant mosquitoes

• Two spot ladybugs

• Wild thyme plants

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Why have two spot ladybug populations shifted to the non-melanic color combination?

• To attract mates

• To blend in with the environment

• To avoid predators

• To prevent overheating

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How have pink salmon adapted to warmer waters?

• By growing larger

• By spawning earlier in the season

• By migrating to colder regions

• By changing color

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What adaptation have wild thyme plants in Europe developed in response to climate change?

• Changing leaf color

• Producing more repellent oils

• Producing more flowers

• Growing taller

How many species have been identified with evolutionary adaptations to rapid climate change?

• About 100

• About 10

• About 50

• About 20

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What is one of the measures being taken to help mobile species adapt to climate change?

• Moving them to more suitable climates

• Changing their diet

• Building new habitats

• Increasing their population

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What is the ultimate goal of preserving biodiversity in the face of climate change?

• To increase human population

• To sustain the planet's ecosystems

• To create new species

• To reduce global temperatures

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