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Examples of Adaptation: Human Nutrition, Duck's Webbed Feet, Raccoon's
Chapter 18, Problem 4(choose chapter or problem)
Which is an example of an adaptation?
a. The better nutrition of a human helps her grow taller.
b. The webbed feet of a duck help it swim.
c. The urban location of a raccoon helps it find food.
d. The large leaves of a desert plant require more water.
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QUESTION:
Which is an example of an adaptation?
a. The better nutrition of a human helps her grow taller.
b. The webbed feet of a duck help it swim.
c. The urban location of a raccoon helps it find food.
d. The large leaves of a desert plant require more water.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 2
An adaptation is called a heritable character that supports the living and reproduces an organism in its current surroundings.
Better nutrition of a human helps to grow taller, but it is not related to adaptation. The urban location of a raccoon helps them find food, and it is also not related to adaptation.
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Examples of Adaptation: Human Nutrition, Duck's Webbed Feet, Raccoon's
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Discover the concept of adaptation in this video, where we evaluate four scenarios to determine which represents a heritable trait enhancing an organism's survival in its environment. Learn how the webbed feet of a duck exemplify a true adaptation, enabling it to thrive in its habitat.