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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Insulated clothing worn by Inuit and Saami peoples is presented in the slides as an example of:
Options
A A structural adaptation changing body morphology
B A physiological adaptation for metabolic regulation
C A cultural/behavioral adaptation for cold-climate survival
Correct Answer
D A genetic adaptation requiring multiple generations
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Insulated clothing is a cultural/behavioral adaptation. It represents learned technology and cultural practice that enhances survival in cold climates, rather than a genetically inherited biological trait. It complements biological adaptations like stocky body types.

Hint

This is a learned technology, not an inherited biological feature.

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