The distribution of a single, genetically based characteristic related to adaptation is called a:
a. thrifty gene
b. genetic arbitrator
c. cline
d. polymorphism
c
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The oldest species of the genus Homo is:
A. Homo habilis B. Homo erectus C. Homo ergaster D. Homo antecessor
Adaptive niche refers to
a. an adaptive advantages in a purely terrestrial environment. b. mammalian characteristics which evolved from an arboreal environment. c. an organism's entire way of life. d. a numerical device that indicates the number of each type of tooth. e. adaptive benefit of surrounding forests and rivers.
The Central Identification Laboratory was formed for what purpose?
a. to identify those who die in war b. to identify bodies in mass graves c. to investigate death due to human rights abuses d. to respond to death due to natural disasters
What is the dating method that uses the principle that undisturbed underlying geologic deposits are older than overlying geologic deposits?
a. stratigraphic dating b. paleomagnetism c. carbon-14 dating d. K/Ar dating e. fluorine analysis