Define and give examples of homologies and analogies. Identify whether homologies or analogies are important for taxonomy and why.

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In the Dikka area of northern Ethiopia in 2000, researchers found a fossilized skeleton of a child dated to about 3.3 million years ago. She is believed to be a member of the same species as the famous fossil found earlier in that area known by the name of __________

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Historical evidence supports the idea that a global culture will eliminate conflict

a. True b. False

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According to Bernstein (1971), working class speakers use a ___________ code, which relies heavily on context-bound words that assume shared knowledge between interlocutors

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Which are the most common types of preferential marriages?

a. Marriage with foreigners. b. Marriage with cross cousins. c. Marriage with siblings. d. Marriage into an elder generation. e. Marriage to mother's sisters' children.

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