Anthropologists have found that physical characteristics divide humans into readily discernible, clear-cut groups or races
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Answer: F
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Which of the following statements is false?
a. Several definite Homo erectus fossils have been discovered in France. b. Earlier Homo erectus populations had a smaller cranial capacity than later populations. c. Thick cranial and postcranial bones characterize most Homo erectus specimens. d. Homo erectus appears to have been less encephalized than Homo sapiens. e. Homo erectus was most likely the first hominid to live outside of Africa.
Natural selection
A. operates only on single-celled animals, because their genotypes are adaptable to environments. B. is unique to flowering plants. C. is the driving principle behind creationism. D. was discovered by Gregor Mendel. E. operates when there is competition for strategic resources.
Since Krause's study of Italian families, _____
a. the national birthrate has declined slightly more b. the national birthrate has increased slightly c. the Italian family structure has changed more dramatically and now includes multiple generations d. the extended family has been replaced by the nuclear family because of economic concerns e. marriage based on romantic love is no longer the most popular choice for spouses
Which of these statements about applied anthropology is NOT true?
A. The application of anthropology to social problems has been a central concern in the discipline since its origin. B. Applied anthropology is a recently developed subfield within anthropology and reflects an entirely new concern with the application of anthropology to social problems. C. Applied anthropologists work with development projects in education, medicine, and business, as well as many other fields. D. One of the most valuable tools in applying anthropology is the ethnographic method. E. Many applied anthropologists have worked with development agencies such as the World Bank and USAID.