Although some people embrace the idea of a world that continues to increase in human population, most environmentalists believe that there are major problems today with overpopulation. What are those problems, and how might they affect the future of the human species?
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary.
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Studies suggest that the New World
A) was reached by modern humans crossing the Beringia land bridge some 20,000 to 40,000 years ago B) was first inhabited by archaic humans some 55,000 years ago C) was reached by boat from Asia around 11,500 years ago D) had no human inhabitants until about 10,000 years ago E) was reached by modern humans crossing the Beringia land bridge some 12,0000 years ago
Which of the following is a reason that fraternal polyandry is practiced by some cultures in the Himalayas?
a. Some families are too poor to afford more than one bride price. b. Some families are too poor to afford more than one dowry. c. Fraternal polyandry prevents family land from being fragmented by inheritance over time. d. Fraternal polyandry produces a greater number of children than any other type of marriage.
Forensic anthropology is relatively well-known to the general public. Why does solving crimes and identifying human remains require a background in anthropology? What does anthropology bring to law enforcement?
What will be an ideal response?
An anthropological linguist:
A. always attempts to learn to speak as many languages as he or she possibly can B. teaches students foreign languages C. studies the history, function, structure, and physiology of language D. would only be interested in cultures that have writing systems