According to Robert Carneiro, when a population is circumscribed, all of the following will happen except:
a. it is prevented from expanding.
b. members must compete for scarce resources.
c. it will develop a more egalitarian structure.
d. an elite is likely to emerge that controls access to resources.
e. it is likely to become centrally organized to fight more effectively with other societies to gain more resources.
c
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The example of Love Canal illustrates which of the following?
A. the effect of diet on disease resistance B. a trend toward genetic uniformity in urban populations C. the effects of immigration on gene flow D. the impact of dumping toxic waste on human health
Indigenous peoples can do nothing to counter the threats to their cultural identity, autonomy, and livelihood posed by globalization.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following is the most important function of marriage?
a. Agreement between parties to maximize sexual competition. b. Creation of a stable environment in which to raise children. c. Arrangement between families for economic gains. d. Accord between individuals so that they can obtain political status. e. Ritual ordained by religion so that the church can endure.
How many orders of placental mammals are there today?
A. 0 (They are all extinct.) B. 11 C. 19 D. 24