Aristotle believed in the "immutability of species," according to which species __________.
a. are always changing
b. change only when it is possible
c. are fixed and unchanging
d. change sporadically and unpredictably
Answer: c. are fixed and unchanging
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One of the most difficult tasks for a forensic anthropologist is __________
a. facial reconstruction b. creating a biological profile c. determining how long a victim has been dead d. determining relationships among groups of individuals
In terms of energy consumption, the United States
A. ranks among the bottom in terms of per-capita consumption, but among the top energy-consumers among nations. B. ranks second among nations, but first in per-capita consumption. C. has seen rising levels of consumption. D. is first among nations in all categories of consumption. E. has seen dramatically declining levels of consumption.
The U.S. Census Bureau reported that the size of families in America had __________ from 1980 to 2009
a. increased 10% b. doubled c. tripled d. decreased
Anthropologists consider each of the following when trying to assess the status of women (gender stratification) within any particular society EXCEPT
a. whether women are expected to be deferential to men. b. whether men’s activities are routinely valued more than women’s activities. c. whether women dominate men in the political arena. d. the primary form of descent and postmarital residence.