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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Adaptation Adaptation The term 'Adaptation' as it applies to the area of the environment can be defined as 'Adjustment in natural or human systems to a new or changing environment. Adaptation to climate change refers to adjustment in natural or human systems in response to actual or expected climatic stimuli or their effects, which moderates harm or exploits beneficial opportunities. Various types of adaptation can be distinguished, including anticipatory and reactive adaptation, private and public adaptation, and autonomous and planned adaptation'. The term 'Adaptation' as it applies to the area of carbon dioxide can be defined as ' The adjustment of an organism or population to a new or altered environment through genetic changes brought about by natural selection'. The term 'Adaptation' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' Adjustment to environmental conditions'. Previous 5 Terms: ACWA ACYC AD Ad valorem duty ADA Next 5 Terms: ADAPTATION (ADAPTABLE) PARAMETER ADAS ADC addax addend About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.