Which of the following principles states that strata are laid down parallel to the Earth's gravitational field?

a. the principle of uniformitarianism
b. the principle of original horizontality
c. the principle of superposition
d. the principle of faunal succession


Correct Answer: b

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The Dmanisi site is notable for which of the following

a. Being in North Africa b. Producing crania remains that are uncharacteristic of H. erectus c. The crania have relatively large cranial capacities d. One complete cranium is of an older adult with jawbones that show advance bone loss e. Crania are not associated with stone tools

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According to Sutherland in "The Case of an American Gypsy," Gypsies find which of the following things polluting (marime)?

a. relatives from other vitsas b. non-Gypsies c. Social Security benefits d. driving cars

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What one actually hears when listening to music from another culture is influenced by one's own culture

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following statements about culture is not true?

A. All human groups have culture. B. Culture provides the particular way that groups of humans deal with biological needs. C. Human groups differ in their capacities for culture. D. The capacity for culture is shared by all humans. E. Cultural learning is uniquely elaborated among humans.

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