Why haven't human women evolved wider pelves in order to make childbirth less strenuous?
a. Evolution occurs only in natural environments.
b. Wider pelves are no longer needed because most births occur in hospitals.
c. Wider pelves would reduce bipedal locomotion efficiency.
d. Wider pelves would actually cause more complications during birth.
Correct Answer: c
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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a. there was an increase in the chicken population on each of the farms as a way of removing biocide debris. b. the biocides often contaminated other farm products. c. there was misuse of chemicals on the farm products. d. workers did not use protective clothing when mixing the chemicals. e. workers did not have access to the directions for mixing the chemicals.
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a. Individuals who contribute the most to subsistence always have the highest social status. b. The relationship between labor and social status is contextual. c. In societies where men have higher social status than women, men perform most of the subsistence work. d. There is no relationship between labor and social status.