Melanin has the primary function of:
a. coloring the skin to represent one's race
b. protecting the skin against solar radiation
c. providing vital oils to skin exposed to sun
d. helping skin regrow and develop
b
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Why is the concept of a speech network helpful for linguists and linguistic anthropologists?
A It can help determine the language norms of an entire nation. B It focuses on actual speakers and explains how group norms are established and maintained. C It allows researchers to study language without eliciting data from speakers. D It is helpful for determining how people use language when speaking to strangers. E It gives direction to research teams.
One form of communication appears to be unique to bonobos is/are:
a. the use of smoke signals. b. the use of hollow logs to beat out messages. c. the use of high-pitched howls. d. signing. e. trail markers.
In recent years, scholars have begun seeing that globalization is leading to ______
a. a global culture b. a more homogeneous world c. the stimulation of local cultures d. the dissolution of the nation-state e. the development of much greater numbers of cultures worldwide
Which of the following is an example of forced acculturation?
A) schools for Native American children B) the popularity of McDonald’s restaurants in Japan C) teens across Europe watching MTV D) Inuit hunters using snowmobiles and GPS technology