Human Adaptation and Environmental Changes

The video introduces the concepts of 'adapt' and 'adaptation' in science, explaining how organisms, including animals and humans, change to fit their environment. It uses examples like a volcano eruption to illustrate how animals adapt to new conditions. The video also discusses human adaptation over time, such as changes in average height. The key takeaway is understanding how adaptation is a fundamental process in nature.

What does it mean to adapt in a scientific context?

• To remain unchanged

• To move to a new location

• To change in response to the environment

• To become extinct

Which of the following is an example of adaptation in nature?

• A river changing its course

• A tree growing taller

• A rock changing color

• Animals changing their diet after a volcanic eruption

How do animals typically respond to environmental changes like a volcanic eruption?

• They remain unaffected

• They become extinct immediately

• They adapt by changing their behavior or diet

• They migrate to a different area

What is an example of human adaptation over time?

• Humans losing the ability to swim

• Humans developing the ability to fly

• Humans growing taller on average

• Humans becoming more intelligent

What is the average height change in humans over time mentioned in the video?

• From 3 feet to 4 feet

• From 4 feet to 5 feet

• From 5 feet to 6 feet

• From 6 feet to 7 feet

Which of the following is NOT an example of adaptation?

• A rock changing shape due to erosion

• A human growing taller over generations

• A tree shedding leaves in winter

• A dog learning new tricks