One of the selective advantages of dark skin color in the tropics is that it reduces the susceptibility to folate destruction and therefore diminishes the likelihood of neural tube defects among human embryos. Folate is also necessary in men in order to maintain normal sperm production
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Answer: True
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Nearly 10% of all people in the world get by on less than $1.90 per day
a. True b. False
Antimodernism describes the rejection of the modern in favor of what is perceived to be an earlier, purer, better way of life. Fundamentalism describes antimodernist movements in various religions. Ironically,
A. religious fundamentalism is an extremely old phenomenon that actually spurred the rise of modernism. B. fundamentalist movements have both benefited from and promoted the use of technology for international networking. C. religious fundamentalism is itself a modern phenomenon, based on a strong feeling among its adherents of alienation from the perceived secularism of the surrounding modern culture. D. fundamentalists never lead a better way of life, precisely because they reject the benefits of modern life. E. fundamentalist sentiments depend on recognition of the modern culture.
Women vendors in San Cristóbal, Mexico, faced problems related to __________
A) their Maya heritage B) competition from large multinational retailers C) the lack of traditional kin ties in the city D) decreased demand for traditional foods
Describe two different scientific hypotheses associated with the modern human origins debate
What will be an ideal response?