When Is Anthropology Going To Mars

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Anthropology is the study of humans throughout the world. Anthropologists study our social and cultural aspects as well as our biological aspects that make us human. Anthropology is extremely relevant to understanding homo sapiens because they study our evolutionary history, how we behave, and most importantly how we adapt to new environments. Anthropology is a key piece in learning about new environments and now that Mars is inhabitable Anthropologists will have to prepare us. So us as humans are going to see how this population going to Mars will adapt to their new environment. Anthropologists will be able to make new discoveries about Mars and the population as a whole. Learning how we evolve and adapt to different environments is directly …show more content…

Genetic drifts can happen among all populations, but for the most part smaller populations are generally more effected by it. The drift generally reduces variation in a population, which directly affects their ability to be able to survive. A mutation is defined as a permanent change in DNA sequence in a gene. A mutation can occur in several different conditions, high amounts of energy, radiation and even sunlight can mutate DNA. There can also be spontaneous mutations, so DNA nucleotides can spontaneously shift in chemical form which results in different hydrogen …show more content…

Although some were used to warm weather, no one was able to prepare them for the heat. Because Mars is also a bit tropical, certain species could be a threat to the humans. Due to the radiation, snakes and fish were twice the size than the ones found on Earth, and half were poisonous. Scientists provided the population with a weeks worth of water supply, and packets filled with information about the new planet, including pictures of poisonous animals and plants. Scientists knew that Mars would be a relatively warm planet, so the population packed accordingly, but with a limited water supply many got dehydrated. After a week, they were able to find a water source, and it healed many. After finding water, they were able to catch fish and other sea creatures to eat. The population used rocks and thick sticks to make spears to hunt the fish, but they were unable to make weapons large enough to take down land predators. Scientists also sent vegetable and plant seeds with the population so they were able to plant some vegetables like squash and potatoes. The population still struggled to get proper protein. Because of their healthy diet, the population was relatively healthy but some complications would come about due to lack of protein, especially in young adults. Mars was hot year round, when spring came they did get a lot of rain and were able

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