If dinosaurs and birds both evolved feathers independent of one other, then the presence of feathers would be considered a homoplasy in both lineages
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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Humans and apes are members of the __________ infraorder
a. Prosimii b. Anthropoidea c. Catarrhini d. Strepsirhini
How have modern-day creationists sometimes misunderstood the contrast between microevolution and macroevolution to comment on evolution?
A. by noting that no degree of phenotypical difference is implied by the term macroevolution B. by suggesting that macroevolution, in contrast to microevolution, cannot be demonstrated based on the fossil record C. by suggesting that speciation occurs after intense competition D. by avoiding the sharp contrast between microevolution and macroevolution E. by arguing that the fossil record supports macroevolution but not microevolution
What is the significance of the opening story on the Nacirema people?
A) It shows that some cultures are irrational. B) It depicts religion as economically based. C) It demonstrates the importance of preventative medicine for long life. D) It illustrates how culture can be viewed from more than one perspective. E) It shows that culture plays a minor role in people's lives.
__________ are rituals performed with the goal of renewing the bounty of the earth
a. Calendric rituals b. Rites of passage c. Rites of renewal d. Sacred rituals