Which of the following is NOT true regarding potassium-argon and argon-argon dating methods?
a. The more argon-40 in a sample relative to potassium-40, the older the sample.
b. They are as precise as radiocarbon dating.
c. Their maximum age range is theoretically the age of the earth.
d. They are useful for dating the age of the formation of a particular layer of volcanic sediment.
e. They are based on the fact that radioactive isotopes decay at known rates.
b
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a. 1950. b. 1975. c. 1998. d. 2007.
Which of the following is not correct with regard to the Eocene epoch?
a. Primates lived mainly in North America, Europe, and Asia. b. A few primates lived in Africa. c. All primates disappeared from North America by the end of this epoch. d. The primates initially spread widely and then almost disappeared toward the end of the Eocene. e. Primates first became established in Australia during this time.
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a. provide few links between successive generations b. provide few ties across a single generation c. provide links between successive generations and ties across a single generation d. only link successive generations and do not tie across generations e. provides links and ties to all members of a family regardless of biology
A potlatch is considered an example of _____
a. generalized reciprocity b. negative reciprocity c. market exchange d. redistribution e. silent trade