How to Adjust to the Physical Environment

Adaptation is the key to survival in an environment, according to Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution. If an organism cannot properly adapt to the environment it is in, it can be overwhelmed by that environment or be weakened to where it is more vulnerable to predators. While human beings may not be in danger of extinction on a day-to-day basis, adapting proficiently to the environment can make people more comfortable and better able to focus on the tasks required for the day.

Instructions

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  Adjust the amount of clothing you are wearing to the temperature of the environment around you. If it is cold where you are, wear a jacket and gloves. Remove those items when moving into a warmer building or climate. Rain jackets will help you adjust to storms. Likewise, adding body mass can insulate you more from the cold, while losing weight will help keep you cooler in hot temperatures.

• 2

  Slow down your walking or driving speed when traveling on ice to help prevent the chance of a falling or crashing injury. You can increase your speed on dry roads or pathways with more traction.

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  Change your diet to match the foods that are most abundant where you live. For example, seafood is abundant and easier to get in Maine than it is in Idaho, while oranges are more practical to use for sustenance in Florida where they are commonly grown.

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  Follow the local customs of the people indigenous to the area to avoid drawing attention to yourself. If you are visiting a culture where people bow in greeting, you should do the same as a show of respect.