The Romance languages (e.g., French, Spanish) belong to which of the following language families?
A. Mixe-Zoque
B. Indo-European
C. North Caucasian
D. Dravidian
E. Austro-Asiatic
B. Indo-European
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All of the following reflect the linguistic style of English speakers from the U.S. EXCEPT:
a. English relies very heavily on nonverbal cues and social context. b. English speakers use a minimal amount of silence as part of their communication patterns. c. Commercials in the U.S. tend to be more verbal because of the emphasis we place on words. d. English speakers put a great deal of emphasis on the words they use. e. English speakers try to speak in ways that are straightforward and unambiguous.
In an article in the science journal, Nature, Dart argued that the Taung Child was a hominin based on __________
a. its generalized teeth b. the broad and short iliac blade of the pelvis c. the position of the foramen magnum d. the funnel-shaped thorax
All forms of human communication have multimedia potential
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Common ancestry isn't the only reason for similarities between species. Similar traits can also arise if species experience similar selective forces and adapt to them in similar ways. This process is known as
A. convergent evolution. B. homology. C. genetic evolution. D. gene flow. E. molecular convergence.