What is the term for the rapid expansion and diversification of groups of organisms into newly available ecological niches?

a. generalization
b. homology
c. parallel evolution
d. adaptive radiation
e. specialization


d

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a. it allows a surgeon greater control over cutting b. it can be made sharper than conventional sources for blades c. it is harder than conventional sources for blades d. it is always very difficult to obtain

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The tendency to apply one's own cultural values in judging the behavior and beliefs of people raised in other cultures is known as __________

A) cultural relativism B) cultural universalism C) ethnocentrism D) egocentrism

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Trace the spread of early civilization in Eurasia from Mesopotamia to China in chronological order by listing geographical areas

What will be an ideal response?

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The interpretative approach can be used to better understand the meaning of rock paintings in southern Africa

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

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