What is meant by the term "preadaptation"? How does the concept relate to the statement "Necessity is not the mother of (biological) invention"?
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The American Anthropological Association Code of Ethics prohibits anthropologists from working with governments on matters of national security
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
In Africa, early premodern Homo sapiens appeared around _________ years ago
a. 200,000 b. 400,000 c. 100,000 d. 600,000 e. 35,000
In general, the cranium of Homo erectus
a. has a high vertical forehead b. is composed of delicate, thin bone c. has no brow ridges d. is virtually identical to that of modern humans e. has a pentagonal shape when viewed from behind
What is the difference between a unifacial and a bifacial tool?
A) Unifacial tools have facets removed from only one side, whereas bifacial tools have facets removed from both sides. B) Unifacial tools have one sharp edge, whereas bifacial tools have two sharp edges. C) Unifacial tools are made using one hammer stone, whereas bifacial tools require two. D) Unifacial tools are made from one type of stone, whereas bifacial tools are made from two stone types.