Mosaic evolution is a pattern of evolution in which the rate of evolution in one functional system is the same as that in other systems
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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Ethnoscience, like French structuralism, does all of the following except:
a. draws upon a linguistic model. b. seeks explanation in the human mind. c. views human behavior from a logical or rational perspective. d. uses binary oppositions as a primary means of approaching phenomena. e. is difficult to test empirically.
The primary function of moot courts includes all of the following except:
a. to exert conflict resolution. b. to re-establish harmony between the disputants. c. to provide restitution. d. to establish peace in society. e. to enact punishment.
A disadvantage of participant-observation is that
a. only a small sample can be studied. b. nonverbal behavior cannot be observed. c. rapport is enhanced, but this creates bias in the work. d. actual behavior cannot be distinguished from expected behavior. e. it takes too long to complete the research well.
Because of human activities and growth, it is estimated that at least one species becomes extinct every day
In fact, biologist E. O. Wilson thinks that with the expansion of industrialism, mechanized agriculture, and deforestation as many as one-fourth of the world's plant families will become extinct by the end of this century. The loss of this __________ is a major concern for many individuals since we, as humans, are dependent upon these living organisms for our own survival (for food and medicinal applications). A. biodiversity B. green space C. greenhouse D. perestroika