EXERCISE 4 CLIMATE ADAPTATION Work in a small group or alone to complete this exercise. Examine the images provided by your instructor (or the images in the Lab 8 Exercise Image Library on p. 254) and answer the following questions. PART A 1. Is this person adapted for a cold climate or a hot climate? 2. Describe one trait that helped you make this determination. 3. Is this trait related to Bergmann's rule or Allen's rule?
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Look for visual cues that indicate whether the person or organism in the image is adapted to a cold climate or a hot climate. These cues could include clothing, physical traits, or activities that are typical for certain climates. Step 2: Determine if the person Show more…
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