Which of these traits are most diagnostic of living and fossil hominids?

A) opposable thumbs
B) long arms
C) bipedalism
D) short canines
E) teeth that have evolved as weapons


C

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While it certainly is subject to natural selection and shaped by environment, _________ is not a particularly good indicator of a person's geographic origin

a. skin color b. eye form c. head shape d. hair color

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The Garbage Project demonstrated which of the following about America's landfills?

a. Thanks to the recent public focus on recycling, only about 1% of our landfills' space is taken up by paper products. b. Disposable diapers, plastic bottles, and large appliances together make up roughly 50% of a landfill's volume. c. Very little in our landfills actually biodegrades; after 20 years, from 1/3 to 1/2 of all organic materials are still recognizable. d. Organic material tends to biodegrade rapidly in our landfills, leaving abundant room for other types of garbage; contrary to popular opinion, space for landfills around large cities is in no danger of running out. e. For the most part, America is a cleanly country.

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All individuals within a population have the same capacity for adaptation

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Groups such as the San frequently practice each of the following except:

a. ?combative techniques for reinforcing group cohesion. b. extremely permissive child-rearing practices. c. ?a regular pattern of visiting to avoid conflict within the group. d. ?the use of joking to diffuse tense social situations.

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