Many human traits reflect the fact that our primate ancestors lived in trees. These traits include all of the following EXCEPT

A. substantial parental investment in a limited number of offspring.
B. depth and color vision.
C. grasping ability.
D. echolocation, made possible by overlapping visual fields.
E. learning ability based on a large brain.


Answer: D

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A. live in flexible social groups B. are knuckle walkers C. are closely related to bonobos D. all of these

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Cultural ecology is a theoretical approach that focuses upon

A) evolution of culture through environmental adaptation. B) general sequences of change in all societies. C) endangered cultures, like endangered species. D) distinguishing biological evolution from cultural evolution. E) the necessity to respect Mother Earth.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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