What term refers to the study of the processes that affect the remains of dead animals?
A. taphonomy
B. autopsy
C. degradation
D. necrology
E. osteology
Answer: A
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A) forensic anthropology B) archaeology C) biological anthropology D) ethnology
Tattoos are universal forms of body art that may initially date as far back as how many years ago?
a. 10,000-40,000 b. 40,000-75,000 c. 5,000-10,000 d. 60,000-70,000 e. 10,000-12,000
Nichter's study of the body image concerns of adolescent girls led her to conclude which of the following?
A) ?Families and schools were not providing girls with effective instructions on the developmental process. B) ?Classes on nutrition and exercise were ineffective . C) ?Schools provided easy access to fatty food and soda in lunchrooms. D) ?All of these are correct.
According to the anthropologists Sapir and Whorf, vocabulary in every language primarily reflects:
A) ?the way native speakers view the world. B) ?key grammatical issues. C) ?unspoken truths about a culture. D) ?the ways in which language is universal.