Some Modern Human Populations Adapted in Just a Couple Thousand

question 16

Multiple Choice

Some modern human populations adapted in just a couple thousand years to living at high altitudes; this is a clear example of

• A)microevolution.
• B)macroevolution.
• C)ancient synthesis.
• D)punctuated equilibrium.
• E)sexual dimorphism.

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Definitions:

Individual Differences

Variations among individuals in their behavior, emotion, and cognition.

Phenotype

The set of observable characteristics or traits of an organism, resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

Shared Environment

Aspects of an individual’s environment that are shared with family members, affecting their development and personality.