A socially constructed concept of race may include all of the following EXCEPT:

A. a set of cultural or ethnic factors.
B. obscured/hidden morphological traits.
C. cranial structure.
D. skin reflectance.


Answer: B

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Classifying modern people and the Neandertals in different species means that

A) they may have mated but the offspring would not have viable B) they would not have recognized each other as possible mating partners C) it is unlikely they could have mated and produced fertile offspring D) any or all of the above E) none of the above

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Primates as a group are best defined in terms of their:

A. diet B. adaptability C. specialized skeletons D. specialized dentition

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When did the first mammals appear?

a. about 40 million years ago b. approximately 65 million years ago c. over 500 million years ago d. over 200 million years ago

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