Question 1

Explain how the principle of natural selection has been a contributor to evolutionary theory. Discuss examples where this has occurred in a population.

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Certain individuals have chara

Question 2

Acheulian stone tools are associated with:

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A)  Australopithecus. 
B)  Homo hablis. 
C)  Homo erectus. 
D)  Homo sapiens. 
E)  Neandertals. 
A)  Australopithecus. 
B)  Homo hablis. 
C)  Homo erectus. 
D)  Homo sapiens. 
E)  Neandertals.

Question 3

Gene migration is defined as:

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A)  production of new genes. 
B)  random loss of genes in a population. 
C)  differential reproduction success. 
D)  exchange of genes between populations. 
E)  increase of genetic diversity among groups. 
A)  production of new genes. 
B)  random loss of genes in a population. 
C)  differential reproduction success. 
D)  exchange of genes between populations. 
E)  increase of genetic diversity among groups.

Question 4

In order for an organism to become a fossil, it must be:

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A)  buried in limestone caves. 
B)  totally skeletonized by scavengers. 
C)  buried in oxygen-free sediment. 
D)  exposed to erosion. 
E)  buried in a wet, oxygen-rich environment. 
A)  buried in limestone caves. 
B)  totally skeletonized by scavengers. 
C)  buried in oxygen-free sediment. 
D)  exposed to erosion. 
E)  buried in a wet, oxygen-rich environment.

Question 5

An individual's height is influenced by all the following EXCEPT:

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A)  prenatal stresses on the womb. 
B)  nutritional consumption during growth. 
C)  exposure to ultraviolet light. 
D)  immunization of childhood diseases. 
E)  genes. 
A)  prenatal stresses on the womb. 
B)  nutritional consumption during growth. 
C)  exposure to ultraviolet light. 
D)  immunization of childhood diseases. 
E)  genes.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT associated with Neanderthal material culture?

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A)  elaborate toolmaking 
B)  first evidence of agriculture 
C)  burial of dead 
D)  speech 
E)  sophisticated hunting technique 
A)  elaborate toolmaking 
B)  first evidence of agriculture 
C)  burial of dead 
D)  speech 
E)  sophisticated hunting technique

Question 7

Imagine the classroom as a distinct population with unique genes. Explain how genetic drift would occur over several generations and why it is more effective in a smaller population.

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Mutations would more easily influence th

Question 8

Oldowan refers to:

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A)  the earliest stone tools found in Africa. 
B)  Archaic humans from Olduvai Gorge. 
C)  spears. 
D)  stone tools developed by Neandertals. 
E)  stone tools developed by modern Homo sapiens. 
A)  the earliest stone tools found in Africa. 
B)  Archaic humans from Olduvai Gorge. 
C)  spears. 
D)  stone tools developed by Neandertals. 
E)  stone tools developed by modern Homo sapiens.

Question 9

What does the multiregional continuity thesis propose?

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A)  Modern Homo sapiens evolved directly from archaic Homo sapiens. 
B)  Modern Homo sapiens appeared first in Europe. 
C)  Modern Homo sapiens displaced archaic Homo sapiens. 
D)  Modern Homo sapiens wiped out archaic Homo sapiens in competition for resources. 
E)  Modern Homo sapiens gave rise to Neandertals, but Neandertals were unsuccessful in adapting. 
A)  Modern Homo sapiens evolved directly from archaic Homo sapiens. 
B)  Modern Homo sapiens appeared first in Europe. 
C)  Modern Homo sapiens displaced archaic Homo sapiens. 
D)  Modern Homo sapiens wiped out archaic Homo sapiens in competition for resources. 
E)  Modern Homo sapiens gave rise to Neandertals, but Neandertals were unsuccessful in adapting.

Question 10

Explain the process of fossilization. Relate some of the critical factors necessary for fossilization of an organism to be successful. Why are fossils rare?

Accepted Answer

Students should be able to det

Question 11

Genetic studies of mtDNA indicate that:

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A)  all living modern humans have a matrilineal ancestor who lived in Africa 170,000 years ago. 
B)  there is less genetic variation in African populations. 
C)  it is the only source of new genetic material. 
D)  Native Americans had a high incidence of disease. 
E)  there is more genetic variation farther from Africa. 
A)  all living modern humans have a matrilineal ancestor who lived in Africa 170,000 years ago. 
B)  there is less genetic variation in African populations. 
C)  it is the only source of new genetic material. 
D)  Native Americans had a high incidence of disease. 
E)  there is more genetic variation farther from Africa.

Question 12

Genetic adaptation:

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A)  occurs at the population level. 
B)  is reversible during an individual's lifetime. 
C)  is cumulative. 
D)  only applies to changes in skin color in populations as they moved away from the equator. 
E)  occurs at the individual level. 
A)  occurs at the population level. 
B)  is reversible during an individual's lifetime. 
C)  is cumulative. 
D)  only applies to changes in skin color in populations as they moved away from the equator. 
E)  occurs at the individual level.

Question 13

What do we know about the behavior of Neandertals based on archaeological excavations?

Accepted Answer

Neandertals buried their dead

Question 14

Scientists who study fossil remains of our early human ancestors are called:

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A)  paleogeneticists. 
B)  odontologists. 
C)  paleoanthropologists. 
D)  creationists. 
E)  archaeologists. 
A)  paleogeneticists. 
B)  odontologists. 
C)  paleoanthropologists. 
D)  creationists. 
E)  archaeologists.

Question 15

The idea that life is too complex to be random and proposes an evidence-based rather than religious-based argument is called:

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A)  natural selection. 
B)  founder effect. 
C)  intelligent design. 
D)  religious interpretations. 
E)  the "blueprint of life." 
A)  natural selection. 
B)  founder effect. 
C)  intelligent design. 
D)  religious interpretations. 
E)  the "blueprint of life."

Question 16

Explain how the peppered moth is a powerful example of natural selection in evolution.

Accepted Answer

As the result of pollution, there was na

Question 17

A dating technique that indicates the age of a fossil in comparison to nearby plants, animals, or cultural artifacts is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  absolute. 
B)  stratigraphic. 
C)  relative. 
D)  radiometric. 
E)  ecometric. 
A)  absolute. 
B)  stratigraphic. 
C)  relative. 
D)  radiometric. 
E)  ecometric.

Question 18

Cultural adaptation to ultraviolet radiation is:

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin D fortified milk. 
B)  tanning. 
C)  dilation of pupils. 
D)  increased heart rate. 
E)  sweating. 
A)  vitamin D fortified milk. 
B)  tanning. 
C)  dilation of pupils. 
D)  increased heart rate. 
E)  sweating.

Question 19

In the example of the peppered moths, the moths evolved in a darker coloration because:

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A)  the pollutants covered the moths and made them appear darker. 
B)  the moths were able to turn black and pass the color to their offspring. 
C)  a mutation for a darker color took place. 
D)  the moths that were already darker were selected for. 
E)  they became nocturnal. 
A)  the pollutants covered the moths and made them appear darker. 
B)  the moths were able to turn black and pass the color to their offspring. 
C)  a mutation for a darker color took place. 
D)  the moths that were already darker were selected for. 
E)  they became nocturnal.

Question 20

Summarize how the dramatic increase in intelligence and use of material culture in Homo accelerated with the appearance of Homo sapiens about 350,000 yBP.

Accepted Answer

The larger brain size, increased use of

Explain how the principle of natural selection has been a contributor to evolutionary theory. Discuss examples where this has occurred in a population.

Acheulian stone tools are associated with:

Gene migration is defined as:

In order for an organism to become a fossil, it must be:

An individual's height is influenced by all the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following is NOT associated with Neanderthal material culture?

Imagine the classroom as a distinct population with unique genes. Explain how genetic drift would occur over several generations and why it is more effective in a smaller population.

Oldowan refers to:

What does the multiregional continuity thesis propose?

Explain the process of fossilization. Relate some of the critical factors necessary for fossilization of an organism to be successful. Why are fossils rare?

Genetic studies of mtDNA indicate that:

Genetic adaptation:

What do we know about the behavior of Neandertals based on archaeological excavations?

Scientists who study fossil remains of our early human ancestors are called:

The idea that life is too complex to be random and proposes an evidence-based rather than religious-based argument is called:

Explain how the peppered moth is a powerful example of natural selection in evolution.

A dating technique that indicates the age of a fossil in comparison to nearby plants, animals, or cultural artifacts is called:

Cultural adaptation to ultraviolet radiation is:

In the example of the peppered moths, the moths evolved in a darker coloration because:

Summarize how the dramatic increase in intelligence and use of material culture in Homo accelerated with the appearance of Homo sapiens about 350,000 yBP.

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Explain how the principle of natural selection has been a contributor to evolutionary theory. Discuss examples where this has occurred in a population.

Acheulian stone tools are associated with:

Gene migration is defined as:

In order for an organism to become a fossil, it must be:

An individual's height is influenced by all the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following is NOT associated with Neanderthal material culture?

Imagine the classroom as a distinct population with unique genes. Explain how genetic drift would occur over several generations and why it is more effective in a smaller population.

Oldowan refers to:

What does the multiregional continuity thesis propose?

Explain the process of fossilization. Relate some of the critical factors necessary for fossilization of an organism to be successful. Why are fossils rare?

Genetic studies of mtDNA indicate that:

Genetic adaptation:

What do we know about the behavior of Neandertals based on archaeological excavations?

Scientists who study fossil remains of our early human ancestors are called:

The idea that life is too complex to be random and proposes an evidence-based rather than religious-based argument is called:

Explain how the peppered moth is a powerful example of natural selection in evolution.

A dating technique that indicates the age of a fossil in comparison to nearby plants, animals, or cultural artifacts is called:

Cultural adaptation to ultraviolet radiation is:

In the example of the peppered moths, the moths evolved in a darker coloration because:

Summarize how the dramatic increase in intelligence and use of material culture in Homo accelerated with the appearance of Homo sapiens about 350,000 yBP.

Anthropology in a Global Age

Culture

Fieldwork and Ethnography

Language

Race and Racism

Ethnicity and Nationalism

Gender

Sexuality

Kinship, Family, and Marriage

Class and Inequality

The Global Economy

Migration

Politics and Power

Religion

Health and Illness

Art and Media

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