Describe some of the genetic variation that is most common to people native to colder regions of the world
What will be an ideal response?
Individuals adapted to colder regions of the world tend to have bulkier bodies, a lower density of sweat glands, some circulatory system modifications, and shorter stature.
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The Nupe king of what is now __________ had ultimate authority over his people by __________ them
A) Nigeria; taxing B) Ghana; adjudicating C) Nigeria; adjudicating D) Ghana; taxing
Australopithecine anatomy suggests that hominids went through a phase in which they combined terrestrial bipedalism with arboreal climbing
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Mesoamerican farmers are often credited for the clever idea of growing maize, beans, and squash together, because the plants complement each other’s nutritional needs. How would the Mesoamerican farmers likely come up with this idea?
A) They adapted this farming technique from South Americans, who introduced maize to them. B) They were taught this farming technique by missionaries in the 19th century. C) Beans, squash, and teosinte grow naturally together in the wild. D) These are the only plants that can be grown in the same field successfully, and it saves space.
There are many reasons for which key informants may give anthropologists inaccurate information
a. True b. False