Question

question 2 (7 points)
which of the following best illustrates adaptation to the environment?
a building a dam across a river to generate electricity
b mining coal from mountains for industrial use
c cutting down forests to build highways and cities
d building houses on stilts in areas that flood during heavy rains

question 3 (7 points)
select the two possible answers of adapt.
a building canals to irrigate dry farmland
b wearing light clothing in hot desert climates
c constructing dams to control rivers
d cutting down forests to create farmland
e building steep, slanted roofs in snowy climates to prevent collapse
f constructing highways through mountains

Explanation:

Question 2

To determine adaptation to the environment, we look for actions that adjust to environmental conditions. Option a (dam for electricity) is exploitation, b (mining coal) is resource extraction, c (cutting forests) is modification. Option d (houses on stilts in flood - prone areas) adjusts to flooding, so it's adaptation.

Adaptation involves adjusting to the environment. Option a (canals for dry farmland) adjusts to aridity, b (light clothing in hot deserts) adjusts to heat, e (steep roofs in snowy climates) adjusts to snow. But the question asks for two possible answers. Among the checked options, a (building canals to irrigate dry farmland) and b (wearing light clothing in hot desert climates) are adaptations as they adjust to environmental conditions (dry farmland, hot desert).

Answer:

d. Building houses on stilts in areas that flood during heavy rains

Question 3