Discuss the debate about whether Neanderthals are a separate species from modern humans or a
subspecies. What will be an ideal response?
If Neanderthals were a subspecies, their species name would be Homo sapiens neanderthalensis.
If they were a separate species, their species name would be Homo neanderthalensis. If it could
be shown that modern humans and Neanderthals interbred and produced fertile offspring, then it
would suggest that they were a subspecies
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A) nitrogen and phosphorus are depleted from soils. B) high nitrogen and phosphorus levels cause aquatic ecosystems to change in ways difficult to reverse and that are damaging to human food production. C) these ecosystems produce far more human food than ever before. D) water is lost from these systems, and they become deserts.
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A) geyser B) spring C) artesian well D) cone of depression
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false