Outline Lamarck's theory of inheritance of acquired characteristics. According to this theory, what was the environment's role in biological change?

What will be an ideal response?


?Under Lamarck's theory an animal's activity patterns would cause change in their physical makeup? those parts used would expand and those not used would decrease.

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Humans are the only primates known to forge cooperative ties and friendships

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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With the origin of food production, the pace of cultural change began to speed up. Approximately how many years ago did this dramatic shift occur?

a. ?1.2 million ya b. ?5,000 ya c. ?500 ya d. ?100,000 ya e. ?10,000 ya

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The Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis argues that language is more than just communication

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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In "Run for the Wall: An American Pilgrimage," Dubisch notes that the carnival period preceding Lent meets the criteria of a ritual because it

a. protects individuals. b. moves individuals from one social status to another. c. maintains order in the world. d. designates a period of time when special activities are permitted.

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