How did Zeresenay Alemseged (the Ethopian scientist) date the hominid fossil he found? How old was the fossil?
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He dated the fossil using special markers of white volcanic ash strips lining the rocks, and he dated the ashes back to 3.4 million years ago. The hominid fossils were right on top of the white volcanic ash, so he declared that the fossils were younger. Fossils are about 3.3 million years old
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a. It is based on the philosophies of Franz Boas. b. It is designed to focus on the involvement of the audience. c. It is used for social change. d. It started in the 1960s. e. It focuses specifically on issues of social justice.
How would you characterize income inequality in the United States? Use examples
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Most women in the Fouta Djallon wait until they are in their thirties before accepting a marriage proposal
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Discuss strategies that can help ensure that economic development and environmentalism benefit, rather than endanger, local communities.
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