Question 1

Catarrhines' nostrils are:

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A) far apart and face sideways. 
B) close together and face downward. 
C) large due to their heightened sense of smell. 
D) wide and include a large nasal sinus. 
A) far apart and face sideways. 
B) close together and face downward. 
C) large due to their heightened sense of smell. 
D) wide and include a large nasal sinus.

Question 2

You are reading a scientific paper regarding the relationships of the anatomical and behavioral characteristics of chimpanzees and their implications for early hominid evolution.You note that the authors refer to human ancestors as hominids.This implies that the researchers are relying on:

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A) cladistic classifications of chimpanzees and humans, as this is most appropriate for their research. 
B) anatomical classifications of chimpanzees and humans, as this is most appropriate when looking at adaptation and anatomy. 
C)  genetic classification of chimpanzees and humans, hence their use of the term hominid to describe human ancestors. 
D) both b.and c. 
A) cladistic classifications of chimpanzees and humans, as this is most appropriate for their research. 
B) anatomical classifications of chimpanzees and humans, as this is most appropriate when looking at adaptation and anatomy. 
C)  genetic classification of chimpanzees and humans, hence their use of the term hominid to describe human ancestors. 
D) both b.and c.

Question 3

The cladistic approach to primate classification is:

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A) based on the use of anatomical and genetic evidence to establish ancestral relationships. 
B) based on direct observation of phenotypes only. 
C) also called the gradistic method of classification. 
D) based on levels of anatomical complexity, without consideration of ancestor-descendent relationships. 
A) based on the use of anatomical and genetic evidence to establish ancestral relationships. 
B) based on direct observation of phenotypes only. 
C) also called the gradistic method of classification. 
D) based on levels of anatomical complexity, without consideration of ancestor-descendent relationships.

Question 4

The cladistic classification of apes and humans:

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A) includes three subfamilies within hominids: pongines, gorillines, and hominines. 
B) uses the term hominid to describe only humans and their ancestors. 
C) divides hominoids into hylobatids, pongids, and hominids. 
D) includes tarsiers, lemurs, and lorises. 
A) includes three subfamilies within hominids: pongines, gorillines, and hominines. 
B) uses the term hominid to describe only humans and their ancestors. 
C) divides hominoids into hylobatids, pongids, and hominids. 
D) includes tarsiers, lemurs, and lorises.

Question 5

The suborder prosimians includes:

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A) New World and Old World monkeys. 
B) lemurs, lorises, galagos, and tarsiers. 
C) great apes and lesser apes. 
D) lemurs, lorises, and Old World monkeys. 
A) New World and Old World monkeys. 
B) lemurs, lorises, galagos, and tarsiers. 
C) great apes and lesser apes. 
D) lemurs, lorises, and Old World monkeys.

Question 6

Primates are characterized by:

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A) forward-facing eyes, varied diet, and nonviolent behavior. 
B) arboreal adaptation, dietary plasticity, and male dominance. 
C) docility, toolmaking, and parental investment. 
D) arboreal adaptation, dietary plasticity, and parental investment. 
A) forward-facing eyes, varied diet, and nonviolent behavior. 
B) arboreal adaptation, dietary plasticity, and male dominance. 
C) docility, toolmaking, and parental investment. 
D) arboreal adaptation, dietary plasticity, and parental investment.

Question 7

Brachiation refers to:

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A) using the forelimbs to move from tree limb to tree limb. 
B) quadrupedal locomotion including the use of a tail. 
C) clinging and leaping locomotion in an arboreal environment. 
D) bipedality in nonhumans. 
A) using the forelimbs to move from tree limb to tree limb. 
B) quadrupedal locomotion including the use of a tail. 
C) clinging and leaping locomotion in an arboreal environment. 
D) bipedality in nonhumans.

Question 8

The two suborders of primates are:

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A) platyrrhine and catarrhine. 
B) prosimians and anthropoids. 
C) pongidae and hominidae. 
D) tarsiers and anthropoids. 
A) platyrrhine and catarrhine. 
B) prosimians and anthropoids. 
C) pongidae and hominidae. 
D) tarsiers and anthropoids.

Question 9

A skull with a foramen magnum positioned at the back of the skull belongs to:

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A) an individual that is fully bipedal, such as a human. 
B) an individual that is fully quadrupedal, such as a dog. 
C) an individual that is fully quadrupedal, such as a human. 
D) none of the above (this trait is observed only in prosimians). 
A) an individual that is fully bipedal, such as a human. 
B) an individual that is fully quadrupedal, such as a dog. 
C) an individual that is fully quadrupedal, such as a human. 
D) none of the above (this trait is observed only in prosimians).

Question 10

Discuss the anatomical differences between prosimians and anthropoids.How do these anatomical differences influence behavior and socialization among the respective primate groups?

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Prosimians tend to have a more developed

Question 11

A feature unique to human teeth and human ancestors' teeth is:

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A) the presence of a canine-premolar honing complex. 
B) a canine that shows no wear on any surface. 
C) the Y-5 cusp pattern. 
D) a canine that shows wear on the tip. 
A) the presence of a canine-premolar honing complex. 
B) a canine that shows no wear on any surface. 
C) the Y-5 cusp pattern. 
D) a canine that shows wear on the tip.

Question 12

Colobine primates:

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A) are mostly frugivorous. 
B) are usually terrestrial. 
C) have specialized digestive anatomy for eating leaves. 
D) are referred to as "cheek pouch" monkeys. 
A) are mostly frugivorous. 
B) are usually terrestrial. 
C) have specialized digestive anatomy for eating leaves. 
D) are referred to as "cheek pouch" monkeys.

Question 13

Preadaptation is:

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A) the series of apparent adaptations that are never actually used. 
B) the use of an anatomical feature in a way unrelated to the feature's original function. 
C) an anatomical feature used in the manner for which it was originally selected. 
D) a phenomenon that occurs before natural selection can occur. 
A) the series of apparent adaptations that are never actually used. 
B) the use of an anatomical feature in a way unrelated to the feature's original function. 
C) an anatomical feature used in the manner for which it was originally selected. 
D) a phenomenon that occurs before natural selection can occur.

Catarrhines' nostrils are:

You are reading a scientific paper regarding the relationships of the anatomical and behavioral characteristics of chimpanzees and their implications for early hominid evolution.You note that the authors refer to human ancestors as hominids.This implies that the researchers are relying on:

The cladistic approach to primate classification is:

The cladistic classification of apes and humans:

The suborder prosimians includes:

Primates are characterized by:

Brachiation refers to:

The two suborders of primates are:

A skull with a foramen magnum positioned at the back of the skull belongs to:

Discuss the anatomical differences between prosimians and anthropoids.How do these anatomical differences influence behavior and socialization among the respective primate groups?

A feature unique to human teeth and human ancestors' teeth is:

Colobine primates:

Preadaptation is:

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Catarrhines' nostrils are:

You are reading a scientific paper regarding the relationships of the anatomical and behavioral characteristics of chimpanzees and their implications for early hominid evolution.You note that the authors refer to human ancestors as hominids.This implies that the researchers are relying on:

The cladistic approach to primate classification is:

The cladistic classification of apes and humans:

The suborder prosimians includes:

Primates are characterized by:

Brachiation refers to:

The two suborders of primates are:

A skull with a foramen magnum positioned at the back of the skull belongs to:

Discuss the anatomical differences between prosimians and anthropoids.How do these anatomical differences influence behavior and socialization among the respective primate groups?

A feature unique to human teeth and human ancestors' teeth is:

Colobine primates:

Preadaptation is:

What Is Physical Anthropology

Evolution: Constructing a Fundamental Scientific Theory

Genetics: Reproducing Life and Producing Variation

Genes and Their Evolution: Population Genetics

Biology in the Present: Living People

Primate Sociality, Social Behavior, and Culture

Fossils and Their Place in Time and Nature

Primate Origins and Evolution: the First 50 Million Years

Early Hominin Origins and Evolution: the Roots of Humanity

The Origins and Evolution of Early Homo

The Origins, Evolution, and Dispersal of Modern People

Our Last 10,000 Years: Agriculture, Population, and Biology

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