Human Adaptations

Is the thumb on human's hand considered an adaptation?

• True

• False

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The thumb on a human's hand is considered an adaptation?

• True

• False

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Human have thumbs to grab and hold objects, and ears shaped to pick up sound.

• PHYSICAL

• BEHAVIORAL

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What is the primary human adaptation that allows for efficient long-distance running?

• Bipedalism

• Opposable thumbs

• Large brain size

• Color vision

Which of the following is a physiological adaptation in humans for living at high altitudes?

• Increased lung capacity

• Larger eyes

• Longer limbs

• Thicker skin

How does the human body primarily adapt to cold environments?

• Increased body fat

• Sweating

• Increased melanin production

• Larger lung capacity

What adaptation allows humans to have a wide range of vocal sounds?

• Complex vocal cords

• Large brain

• Bipedalism

• Opposable thumbs

Which human adaptation is crucial for tool use and manipulation?

• Opposable thumbs

• Bipedalism

• Color vision

• Large brain size

What is the main adaptation that enables humans to have a high level of dexterity in their hands?

• Opposable thumbs

• Bipedalism

• Large brain

• Color vision

Which adaptation is most responsible for the human ability to sweat and regulate body temperature?

• Eccrine sweat glands

• Opposable thumbs

• Bipedalism

• Large brain

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