Question

What is meant by ‘acclimatization’? Explain with the help of an example.

Answer 1

Acclimatization:

1. Acclimatization is an adaptive feature that allows an organism to temporarily adapt itself to the changing environment.
2. Acclimatization is a short-term feature developed in an organism that can be reversed once the old environment is back.
3. Example: A mountaineer coming from the city has difficulty breathing due to a lack of oxygen at a higher altitude. They stay for a few days at a lower height to adapt themselves to the environment so that they do not face this breathing problem while mountaineering.