The inheritance of acquired characteristics is central to Darwin's theory of evolution
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
FALSE
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Same-sex marriages are __________
A) not typical in any known society B) prohibited in all societies C) fairly common in some societies D) the norm in a few societies
Anthropology has always been concerned with how environmental forces influence humans, and how human activities affect the biosphere and the Earth itself. The 1950s through the 1970s witnessed the emergence of an area of study known as cultural ecology or ecological anthropology. This field
A. focused on how cultural beliefs and practices help human populations adapt to their environment. B. studied etic perspectives on human-environment relationships. C. is no longer relevant, because it dealt with research models that were either regional or local, but not global enough to account for the changes caused by climate change. D. has limited value in the present day, because it is not scientifically rigorous enough to address environmental problems. E. studied human-environment relations as cultural constructions and analyzed them as "texts."
Which statement concerning polygenic traits is not true?
a. ?They are continuous traits. b. ?They are governed by more than one genetic locus. c. ?The alleles have an additive effect on the phenotype, intensifying the genes. d. ?The most frequently discussed are skin, hair, and eye color. e. ?Their expression is often influenced by genetic/environmental interactions.
How did the Belgian colonizers of East Africa identify who was Tutsi and who was Hutu?
A. individual self-identification B. the number of cattle owned C. previous census data D. phenotype, or how the individual physically looked E. unique tribal body modifications such as scar tattoos