The AAA disapproves of the Human Terrain System because

A. it forces archaeologists to excavate areas that are not in danger of destruction and have no impact on current research questions.
B. it places anthropologists in positions that would violate the AAA code of ethics.
C. the AAA would like research to remain focused on American subcultures.
D. the program, aimed at using land more effectively for farming, does not consider the needs of the local populations.
E. the AAA believes the military should make decisions about which research projects should be funded.


Answer: B

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