Race facts for kids
The word race has many different meanings in English! It can describe how fast someone moves, a type of competition, or even groups of living things. Let's explore what "race" can mean.
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Race as Speed and Competition
Moving Very Fast
When someone "races" somewhere, it means they are moving extremely quickly. For example, "He raced to the store" means he ran or drove there very fast.
Competitions Between People
"Race" can also mean a competition where people try to win. This could be a serious contest, like "the race for the US presidency." In this kind of race, different people, called candidates, compete to become the leader of a country. They try to get the most votes from citizens.
Sporting Events
Many sports involve a "race." This is a competition focused on speed. People might race using their bodies, like in a running race, or with vehicles. A famous example is the Tour de France, which is a very important bicycle race. Cyclists compete to see who can finish the long course the fastest.
Race in Living Things
Groups Within a Species (Biology)
In biology, a "race" can sometimes mean a group of animals or plants that are smaller than a species. Members of different races can still have babies together. However, they are often separate because they live in different places. For example, "a large race of birds lives on this island" might mean a specific type of bird that has developed unique traits because it's isolated on that island.
Human Groups (Society)
When we talk about "race" in a social way, it often refers to how people are grouped based on physical features. These features, like skin color or hair type, are passed down through families. It's important to remember that all humans belong to a single species. The idea of different "races" among humans is a social concept, not a biological one.
The Human Race
Finally, "the human race" simply means all people on Earth. When we say, "the human race is destroying the environment," it means that all people, as a group, are causing harm to our planet.
See also
In Spanish: RACE para niños
