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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Nongenetic changes that aid in survival are called adjustments. 2. The critical temperature is the temperature at which normal body temperature is maintained is 37?C (98.6?F). 3. The use of bottled oxygen at high altitudes is an example of an acclimatory adjustment. 4. The only major skin pigment is melanin. 5. The amount of heat that can be lost from an object by radiation depends on its surface area.

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What is the adaptation process by which a people resist assimilation by modifying traditional culture in order to preserve their ethnic identity?

a. Acculturation b. Syncretism c. Diffusion d. Accommodation e. Modernization

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Based on primatological studies, what does Richard Wrangham conclude about human violence and sexual selection?

a. Males are better at diplomacy than females. b. Sexual selection has no effect on biological differences. c. There are no differences between males and females. d. Females’ evolutionary interests cannot be met without cooperation from males. e. Females are far more aggressive than males.

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The Chavín Horizon refers to:

A. a style of art found at Chavín de Huántar and other locations. B. the political influence Chavín de Huántar had over most South American peoples. C. the astrological markings on many Chavín de Huántar artworks such as pottery. D. the observation that Chavín de Huántar influenced all other South American peoples. E. B and D above.

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