The Amish may be used as an example of subcultural variation because:
a. they are racially different.
b. they share the values of thrift, hard work, independence, and close family ties that Americans respect.
c. they maintain a distinctive way of life that emphasizes agrarian living and loyalty to fellow Amish rather than to the state
d. they participate in a rite of passage called rumschpringe.
e. they have their own church and do not speak English.
c
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a. have larger brains. b. are homodont. c. are oviparous. d. lack fur. e. are ectothermic.
Why does exogamy, the practice of seeking a husband or wife outside one's own kin group, have adaptive value outside of biological concerns?
A. It was an important causal factor in the origin of social stratification. B. Exogamy is not adaptive; it is just a cultural construction. C. It impedes peaceful relations among social groups and therefore promotes population expansion. D. It creates new social ties and alliances, providing access to more resources and social networks. E. It increases the likelihood that disadvantageous alleles will find phenotypic expression and thus be eliminated from the population.
A group of organisms that have similar physical characteristics and can potentially interbreed and produce viable, fertile offspring is called a(n) __________
A. allele group B. founder community C. species D. niche group
French fries and peanut butter are two examples of food products made from plants that were originally domesticated in South America
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.