By comparing cognates and tracing phonemic changes in related languages, linguists can
A) reconstruct the proto-language from which they descend.
B) show development of languages from simple to complex.
C) discover which languages are suited to which purposes.
D) learn languages more quickly.
E) find out why languages change.
A
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The archaeological evidence suggests that Neandertals did engage in cannibalism
a. True b. False
Which of the following is most consistent with the idea of catastrophism?
a. Animals inherit transformations from their parents. b. Well-adapted individuals will reproduce successfully. c. A disaster wiped out the dinosaurs. d. Life forms slowly and transforms over time in reaction to changing environmental conditions.
What does the term gene flow refer to?
A. the random loss of genes through sampling error B. the genetic mutations that occur during meiosis C. the movement of alleles from one chromosome to another D. the exchange of genetic material between populations of the same species E. a random pattern of chromosome mutations
Describe the extent to which the use of tools is unique to humans. Illustrate your answer with examples from studies of nonhuman animals, including other primates.
What will be an ideal response?