The life span of a species is defined as:
A. the average age at which natural death occurs
B. the average age at which death (due to any factor) occurs
C. the theoretical maximum age determined by genetics
D. none of these
C. the theoretical maximum age determined by genetics
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Within ranked societies, one's social position
a. is normatively inherited. b. is earned through special skill, such as hunting. c. is based on how much wealth one accumulates. d. is based on age and gender only.
The earliest members of the hominin lineage, dating back to 6-5 mya regularly manufactured stone tools
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The maximum life span potential, estimated to be about 120 years, has probably not changed in the last several thousand years
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The use of government legislation to prohibit or limit homosexual behavior is a practice that __________
A. has been employed unwaveringly throughout European history B. reflects cross-cultural values shared by human societies worldwide C. is a remnant of Puritanism in the United States D. is justified on the basis of scientific evidence