The degeneration of the pubic symphysis can give clues as to the age of remains but not the gender
a. True
b. False
Answer b
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The application of evolutionary principles to the study of human variation:
a. ?has been of little value for understanding human variation. b. ?allowed scientists to ignore the adaptive significance of most traits. c. ?allowed scientists to divide the human species precisely into well-defined races. d. ?helped replace earlier views based solely on observed phenotypes. e. ?reinforced traditional views of races as fixed biological entities that do not change.
Biological anthropology is also called:
A. primatology. B. evolutionary anthropology. C. physical anthropology. D. forensic anthropology.
The work of which of the following anthropologists illustrated a renewed interest in cultural change and even evolution (although of a very different sort than Tylor and Morgan had in mind)?
A. Margaret Mead B. Victor Turner C. Ruth Benedict D. Julian Steward E. Max Gluckman
Which of the following best identifies biocides?
a. herbicides used by large corporations as a way of maximizing production b. a rather large variety of insecticides produced in Third World societies c. pesticides made of organic materials which are less harmful on the environment d. a type of agrochemical only used on banana plants e. types of agrochemicals used to protect plants against insects, fungi, and weeds