Discuss how archaeologists know that they have discovered sites that show evidence of a switch to food production.

What will be an ideal response?


1. Artificial selection to create differences between domestic and wild varieties
2. Differences in rachis and other evidence from plants
3. Distribution of animal remains by age and sex in the fossil record

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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A. patrifocal. B. blended. C. headed by men. D. headed by women. E. dichotomized.

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A) ?Whether it is a gift. B) ?Whether it is associated in a personal way with a producer or a distributor. C) Whether is of high quality. D) ?Whether it is personally owned by someone.

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