An example of an acclimatory adjustment would be:
A. an increase in the basal metabolic rate in a cold climate
B. sweating in a warm environment
C. an increase in the number of capillaries in a high-altitude environment
D. all of these
D. all of these
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Most English speakers recognize the phonetic contrast between the [ph] in pin and the [p] in spin
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Linguistic anthropologists use __________________ to reveal the culturally important features by which speakers of a language distinguish different words in a semantic domain
a. contrast analysis b. taxonomy c. componential analysis d. ethnography
The Natufians' ability to exploit their rich local environment with broad-spectrum foraging made it possible for them to
A. live in year-round villages prior to the emergence of domestication. B. establish the foundations of a complex state even prior to boosting food production. C. experiment with agricultural techniques that would eventually lead to increased food production and a truly sedentary lifestyle. D. have a nutritious diet with staples ranging from millet to manioc. E. incorporate roaming herding groups into their sedentary communities.
A test excavation would be most appropriate in which of the following situations?
a. When determining whether or not field school students understand archaeological field methods. b. When trying to determine a site's potential for answering a research question. c. When a research question must be answered with a limited amount of time. d. When a researcher already knows what to expect during excavations. e. When a researcher is trying to cut costs and investigate without permits.