The intensification of food production through industrial agriculture
A) would have saved the Greenland colonies if it had been practiced by the Viking settlers.
B) was already being practiced by the Egyptians 2000 years ago.
C) assures the world's food supply for an indefinite period.
D) requires high energy inputs in the form of fuel and fertilizers.
E) none of the above.
D
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While anthropologists often use pseudonyms to protect their study populations, what problem might arise from this practice?
A) It is difficult to conduct follow-up research if the community has been disguised. B) Using a fake name for the community reduces the credibility of the study's findings. C) Most anthropologists find the practice disrespectful to study populations. D) It is unethical to conceal the locations of illegal or otherwise improper behaviors.
The most important expression of cultural symbolism is
a. money. b. credit cards. c. language. d. clothing.
_____ refers to the culturally sanctioned practice of marrying someone within a group to which one belongs
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Beginning about __________ years ago, people in some regions began to depend less on big game and more on relatively stationary food resources such as fish, small game, and wild plants
A) 14,000 B) 6,000 C) 10,000 D) 3,000