How similar are the paranthropoids to the australopithecines?
A) They are so similar that, until recently, they were classified within a single group.
B) They are similar enough that they are both considered hominins.
C) The two look similar, but developed their similarities through convergent evolution.
D) The two are genetically nearly identical, but their environments make them look quite different.
A) They are so similar that, until recently, they were classified within a single group.
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a. the biological elements of culture b. selectively shared knowledge, attitudes, values, and beliefs c. economic forces as a role in shaping culture d. survival of the fittest
Most early anthropologists obtained their data from lengthy field research
a. True b. False
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
When deciding whether or not to have children, the primary consideration for a majority of North Americans is the
a. impact on the environment. b. costs and benefits to themselves. c. financial outlook for any children they have. d. social consequences of a larger population.