What are some of the hypotheses for the development of bipedalism (upright walking on two legs)?
What will be an ideal response?
Bipedalism marks an important difference between humans and other apes and is considered a defining feature of human ancestors. It has been hypothesized that reduced energy costs of walking upright would bring evolutionary advantage by reducing the cost of foraging.
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Because gender is socially constructed, societies may recognize more than two genders.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The __________ are directly involved in reproduction
a. somatic cells b. gametes c. stem cells d. none of these
Marital residence largely predicts the __________.
A) average fertility rate B) dependence on market transactions C) style of marital exchange practiced D) types of kin groups found in a society
Compared to anthropologists of previous years, an anthropologist today is more likely to
a. specialize in one certain topic or area. b. investigate many different aspects of life of the people studied. c. study a geographically more distant society. d. do fieldwork alone.