The domestication of animals has played little part in the rise of human infectious diseases

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANS: F

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Science is the best way to examine the material world because it is always objective, and therefore cannot be influenced by the social or political climate of the times

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The use of the suffix {-ova?} in Czech

a. indicates not only ‘femaleness' but also a sort of ‘belonging to'. b. has been embraced by young women in the 21st century as a way of celebrating their heritage. c. was rejected by feminists in the 1960s and is no longer used. d. is identical to the English suffix "-ess" as in hostess or actress.

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In comparison to the United States and Germany, why have so few scientists received Nobel Prizes in Japan?

a. Japan does not have a strong scientific tradition, as do the Western nations. b. Japanese scientists have focused more on productive efficiency rather than any kind of technological advances. c. Most Japanese scientists who are advanced choose to immigrate to Europe or the United States. d. Japanese scientists have been chosen to receive the Nobel Prize, but because of cultural tradition they have not traveled to accept the award. e. Japanese culture does not value bold experimentation of individual accomplishment as much as these other countries.

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Kuru was prevalent in Fore women and children because __________

a. they did most farm labor b. they, and not men, engaged in ritual cannibalism c. men tended to eat less pork than women or children d. there was no prenatal care available until the 1960s

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