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Adaptive
Products and technology which facilitate change, are flexible, are multi-purpose or can be powered by multiple energy sources - are adaptive. We can also consider products and technology which can be adjusted for use in differing climate conditions. Structures which are built at a higher elevation to withstand flooding but yet can be adjusted so that their height doesn’t increase their risk to hurricane strength winds – are adaptive. Cars which can be fueled by both ethanol and electricity are adaptive.
Some ecosystems are composed of species which are more adaptive than others. Some birds change their food source based on what is available for survival. How adaptive is the human species?
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