Scientists on a dig have discovered a 2.5-million-year-old hominin fossil in Tanzania. Which species will this most likely represent?

A) A. africanus
B) A. afarensis
C) A. anamensis
D) A. bahrelghazali


B) A. afarensis

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Electron spin resonance, thermoluminescence, and optically stimulated luminescence are examples of

a. dating techniques used in the early 20th century. b. trapped charge dating methods. c. dating methods that can only be used for organic material. d. seriation e. outdated technologies

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An important element in Confucianism was the idea of __________

a. gender equality b. filial piety c. female inheritance in equal proportion to male inheritance d. just warfare

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According to Guneratne and Bjork in "Village Walks," most Tharu men from Pipariya wore Western-style clothes, whereas many Tharu women continued to wear their traditional dress

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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In environments where organisms are stressed by heat, mammals tend to have which of the following?

A. an increased body mass and decreased body surface area
B. a decreased body mass relative to body surface area
C. an increased body mass and increased body surface area
D. a decreased body mass and increased body surface area

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