Why is biological race difficult to determine?
A) Measurements reveal that people are as different from others classified in the same race as they are from those in different races.
B) We do not know how many skeletal traits ultimately constitute a different race.
C) Most people cannot see beyond their prejudices and do not consider the appropriate traits in their classification.
D) Internal traits are more important in the separation of races than those we see superficially.
E) Race does not exist biologically or socially.
A
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a. biological and cultural variation b. the fixity of species c. humanity's inferiority in nature d. monogenism
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A. They export their raw materials to other countries. B. They consist of the strongest and most powerful states. C. They have advanced systems of production. D. They have complex economies. E. They represent the dominant structural position in the world system.
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A. stone hammers B. bone, tooth, and horn tools C. tools made from wood and leaves D. projectile weapons
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A) for entertainment and education of the working classes. B) to preserve specimens for conservation efforts. C) to provide for philanthropic causes of the wealthy. D) so that the United States could compete ethnographically with Europe. E) to develop a working collection of historical and natural artifacts for U.S. researchers.