The relative diversity of early hominins may reflect a(n) __________ of these animals to a rapidly changing environment.

A) ineffective evolution
B) beneficial development
C) maladaptive dispersal
D) adaptive radiation


D) adaptive radiation

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Dark skin is advantageous in the tropics because it

a. protects from frostbite. b. protects from overexposure to ultraviolet radiation. c. helps prevent rickets. d. promotes vitamin D synthesis. e. increases the skin's exposure to ultraviolet radiation.

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The rite of passage for new babies in the Fouta Djallon may include a naming ceremony, animal sacrifice, and blessing by an imam or elder

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Paleoanthropology can best be described as the study of:

a. Paleolithic hunters b. genetic commonalities among the primates c. early human toolmaking d. human evolution

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Which of the following is NOT a correct claim about skin color?

a. It is a polygenic trait. b. Melanin is a key aspect in pigmentation. c. The human body has adapted to Ultra Violet radiations. d. Light skin is more beneficial in the northern latitudes. e. More melanin-producing cells means lighter skin color.

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