Paleontologists primarily use dental morphology and _________ to assign extinct taxa to an evolutionary group
a. preserved hair
b. fossilized bones
c. fatty tissue
d. DNA
Correct Answer: b
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a. The U.S. places a high value on organized religion. b. A higher percentage of U.S. population is affiliated with a religious organization than Western European countries. c. Church membership in the U.S. has grown steadily over the last two hundred years. d. About 60% of Americans claim that religion plays an important role in their lives. e. Membership in religious organizations in the U.S. has declined slightly over the last 15 years.
Why does Marvin Harris suggest that the Hindu belief in the sacred cow is adaptive?
A) It is economically wiser to use the labor and products of the cows than to eat them. B) The cows carry a dangerous parasite that makes their meat unsafe for consumption. C) Seeing the sacred cows every day serves as a reminder to follow the teachings of their faith. D) Not everyone can afford to eat meat, so it reduces inequality if the cows are forbidden to everyone.
Embarrassing moments in the field may help anthropologists better understand a culture
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
"Hispanic" is a racial category referring to people who are biologically descended from indigenous Central or South American populations.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)