Question 1

Matching Questions
indicate which person is associated with the lettered entry:
-Boucher de Perthes

Accepted Answer

A) principle of use and disuse 
B) "lightning stones" considered to be artifacts 
C) natural selection 
D) uniformitarianism 
A) principle of use and disuse 
B) "lightning stones" considered to be artifacts 
C) natural selection 
D) uniformitarianism

Question 2

Matching Questions
match the concept with its definition:
-theory

Accepted Answer

A) an informed supposition about the relationship between variables 
B) a situation that differs from the situation being tested 
C) received through the senses 
D) framework that explains facts 
E) any property that may be displayed in different values 
A) an informed supposition about the relationship between variables 
B) a situation that differs from the situation being tested 
C) received through the senses 
D) framework that explains facts 
E) any property that may be displayed in different values

Question 3

Hypotheses:

Accepted Answer

A) are capable of being disproven 
B) can be tested through experiments and observations 
C) are based on empirical observations 
D) all of the above 
A) are capable of being disproven 
B) can be tested through experiments and observations 
C) are based on empirical observations 
D) all of the above

Question 4

The creationist idea that the great complexity found in living organism implies the existence of a creator is called:

Accepted Answer

A) intelligent design theory 
B) God as creator theory 
C) the science of design theory 
D) creation science 
A) intelligent design theory 
B) God as creator theory 
C) the science of design theory 
D) creation science

Question 5

Catastrophists believe that the geographic history of the earth and changes in the biological world are a result of:

Accepted Answer

A) natural selection as described by Charles Darwin 
B) gradual changes caused by such factors as wind,water,earthquakes,and volcanoes 
C) a series of violent and sudden events 
D) the first six days of creation as depicted in Genesis 
A) natural selection as described by Charles Darwin 
B) gradual changes caused by such factors as wind,water,earthquakes,and volcanoes 
C) a series of violent and sudden events 
D) the first six days of creation as depicted in Genesis

Question 6

Alfred Russel Wallace:

Accepted Answer

A) wrote "Essay on the Principles of Population" 
B) was a rigorous opponent of the concept of natural selection 
C) came up with the idea of natural selection at about the same time as Charles Darwin 
D) disproved spontaneous creation 
A) wrote "Essay on the Principles of Population" 
B) was a rigorous opponent of the concept of natural selection 
C) came up with the idea of natural selection at about the same time as Charles Darwin 
D) disproved spontaneous creation

Question 7

Jacques Boucher de Crevecoeur de Perthes:

Accepted Answer

A) was the first to demonstrate that the earth was extremely old 
B) recognized primitive stone tools as evidence of prehistoric peoples 
C) believed that collections of now-extinct fossil animals in particular strata ended with catastrophic events 
D) developed the principle of use and disuse 
A) was the first to demonstrate that the earth was extremely old 
B) recognized primitive stone tools as evidence of prehistoric peoples 
C) believed that collections of now-extinct fossil animals in particular strata ended with catastrophic events 
D) developed the principle of use and disuse

Question 8

Many people confuse the terms hypothesis and theory.What do these two terms mean and how do they differ?

Accepted Answer

A hypothesis is a proposed explanation f

Question 9

Matching Questions
match the author to the book or essay:
-Thomas R.Malthus

Accepted Answer

A) The Antiquity of Man 
B) "Essay on the Principles of Population" 
C) On the Origin of Species 
A) The Antiquity of Man 
B) "Essay on the Principles of Population" 
C) On the Origin of Species

Question 10

That each stratum was characterized by distinct fossils that could be used to indicate the age of strata was found by:

Accepted Answer

A) Charles Lyell 
B) Charles Darwin 
C) William Smith 
D) Carolus Linnaeus 
A) Charles Lyell 
B) Charles Darwin 
C) William Smith 
D) Carolus Linnaeus

Question 11

Charles Darwin:

Accepted Answer

A) was the first to apply the scientific method to examining evolution 
B) proved that evolution had occurred 
C) provided a mechanism to explain how evolution works 
D) disproved the biblical account of creation 
A) was the first to apply the scientific method to examining evolution 
B) proved that evolution had occurred 
C) provided a mechanism to explain how evolution works 
D) disproved the biblical account of creation

Question 12

A tentative statement about the relationship between two variables is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) hypothesis 
B) theory 
C) empirical statement 
D) rationalization 
A) hypothesis 
B) theory 
C) empirical statement 
D) rationalization

Question 13

A study of a people's political organization would be a part of:

Accepted Answer

A) cultural anthropology 
B) linguistics 
C) archaeology 
D) physical anthropology 
A) cultural anthropology 
B) linguistics 
C) archaeology 
D) physical anthropology

Question 14

Scientific Creationism and Intelligent Design are:

Accepted Answer

A) scientific explanations of phenomena that do not appear to be affected by natural selection 
B) attempts to discredit evolution and replace evolutionary theory with religious-based ideas 
C) developed because of growing doubts about the validity of evolution within the scientific community 
D) based upon new discoveries in genetics 
A) scientific explanations of phenomena that do not appear to be affected by natural selection 
B) attempts to discredit evolution and replace evolutionary theory with religious-based ideas 
C) developed because of growing doubts about the validity of evolution within the scientific community 
D) based upon new discoveries in genetics

Question 15

The synthetic theory of evolution refers to the fusion of natural selection with the fusion of natural selection with:

Accepted Answer

A) intelligent design theory 
B) theology 
C) genetics,paleontology,and other disciplines 
D) new discoveries in astronomy and astrophysics 
A) intelligent design theory 
B) theology 
C) genetics,paleontology,and other disciplines 
D) new discoveries in astronomy and astrophysics

Question 16

Court cases advocating the teaching of creation science:

Accepted Answer

A) are now on the books in over 40 states 
B) have not occurred in the last twenty years 
C) are supported by the majority of anthropologists 
D) are still being fought well into the 21st century 
A) are now on the books in over 40 states 
B) have not occurred in the last twenty years 
C) are supported by the majority of anthropologists 
D) are still being fought well into the 21st century

Question 17

Darwin believed that evolution:

Accepted Answer

A) happened quite rapidly 
B) occurred over extremely long periods of time 
C) could be observed in an individual's lifetime 
A) happened quite rapidly 
B) occurred over extremely long periods of time 
C) could be observed in an individual's lifetime

Question 18

George Cuvier developed the theory of:

Accepted Answer

A) acquired characteristics 
B) catastrophism 
C) uniformitarianism 
D) anthropocentrism 
A) acquired characteristics 
B) catastrophism 
C) uniformitarianism 
D) anthropocentrism

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) One cannot accept science and also be a religious person. 
B) Science can successfully answer questions about ethics and morality. 
C) Scientific conclusions are based upon available evidence and therefore can change when new evidence appears. 
D) Scientific conclusions are considered to be absolute facts within the scientific community. 
A) One cannot accept science and also be a religious person. 
B) Science can successfully answer questions about ethics and morality. 
C) Scientific conclusions are based upon available evidence and therefore can change when new evidence appears. 
D) Scientific conclusions are considered to be absolute facts within the scientific community.

Question 20

Darwin's explanation of evolution by natural selection is an example of a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) theory 
B) hypothesis 
C) empirical statement 
D) experiment 
A) theory 
B) hypothesis 
C) empirical statement 
D) experiment

Matching Questions indicate which person is associated with the lettered entry: -Boucher de Perthes

Matching Questions match the concept with its definition: -theory

Hypotheses:

The creationist idea that the great complexity found in living organism implies the existence of a creator is called:

Catastrophists believe that the geographic history of the earth and changes in the biological world are a result of:

Alfred Russel Wallace:

Jacques Boucher de Crevecoeur de Perthes:

Many people confuse the terms hypothesis and theory.What do these two terms mean and how do they differ?

Matching Questions match the author to the book or essay: -Thomas R.Malthus

That each stratum was characterized by distinct fossils that could be used to indicate the age of strata was found by:

Charles Darwin:

A tentative statement about the relationship between two variables is a(n):

A study of a people's political organization would be a part of:

Scientific Creationism and Intelligent Design are:

The synthetic theory of evolution refers to the fusion of natural selection with the fusion of natural selection with:

Court cases advocating the teaching of creation science:

Darwin believed that evolution:

George Cuvier developed the theory of:

Which of the following statements is true?

Darwin's explanation of evolution by natural selection is an example of a(n):

The Study of Heredity

The Modern Study of Human Genetics

Population Genetics

Natural Selection and the Origin of Species

Peoples Place in Nature

The Living Primates

Comparative Studies: Anatomy and Genetics

Onhuman Primate Behavior

Human Behavior in Perspective

The Record of the Past

The Early Primate Fossil Record and the Origins of the Hominins

The Early Hominins

Early Species of the Genus Homo

The Evolution of Homo Sapiens

The Biology of Modern Homo Sapiens

The Analysis of Human Variation

The Modern World

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Exam 1: Investigating the Nature of Humankind

Matching Questions indicate which person is associated with the lettered entry: -Boucher de Perthes

Matching Questions match the concept with its definition: -theory

Hypotheses:

The creationist idea that the great complexity found in living organism implies the existence of a creator is called:

Catastrophists believe that the geographic history of the earth and changes in the biological world are a result of:

Alfred Russel Wallace:

Jacques Boucher de Crevecoeur de Perthes:

Many people confuse the terms hypothesis and theory.What do these two terms mean and how do they differ?

Matching Questions match the author to the book or essay: -Thomas R.Malthus

That each stratum was characterized by distinct fossils that could be used to indicate the age of strata was found by:

Charles Darwin:

A tentative statement about the relationship between two variables is a(n):

A study of a people's political organization would be a part of:

Scientific Creationism and Intelligent Design are:

The synthetic theory of evolution refers to the fusion of natural selection with the fusion of natural selection with:

Court cases advocating the teaching of creation science:

Darwin believed that evolution:

George Cuvier developed the theory of:

Which of the following statements is true?

Darwin's explanation of evolution by natural selection is an example of a(n):

The Study of Heredity

The Modern Study of Human Genetics

Population Genetics

Natural Selection and the Origin of Species

Peoples Place in Nature

The Living Primates

Comparative Studies: Anatomy and Genetics

Onhuman Primate Behavior

Human Behavior in Perspective

The Record of the Past

The Early Primate Fossil Record and the Origins of the Hominins

The Early Hominins

Early Species of the Genus Homo

The Evolution of Homo Sapiens

The Biology of Modern Homo Sapiens

The Analysis of Human Variation

The Modern World

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