The evolutionary lineage of the orangutan can be traced back to
A) only 5-7 million years into the past
B) the Miocene genus Gigantopithecus
C) a split some 3-5 million years ago from chimpanzee-bonobo stock
D) is poorly understood at this time
E) the Miocene genus Sivapithecus
E
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A. attaching rocks to sticks to create hammers for opening nuts B. forming stricter social hierarchies than other primates C. hunting small mammals D. communicating with each other through sign language
The earliest European settlement in the Americas was:
a. in Jamestown. b. on the island of Hispaniola. c. in Plymouth. d. on the island of Puerto Rico.
What is environmental anthropology? What can be its contribution to addressing environmental threats around the world?
What will be an ideal response?