Why do differences in skin pigmentation exist around the world? What adaptive advantages do different skin colors confer?

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary

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In the early stages of development anthropology, anthropologists were typically hired to work in which phase of the project cycle?

A) project evaluation B) project implementation C) project design D) project identification

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Which was the first hominin to leave Africa?

a. H. habilis b. H. rudolfensis c. A. robustus d. H. erectus

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Palynology is the study of ancient animals through fossil remains.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Franz Boas introduced the idea of __________ into American anthropology

a. evolutionary stages b. cultural relativism c. armchair anthropology d. conflict-oriented explanations

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