Anthropology

Morphology Exercise Questions

Morphology Exercise Questions

Morphology Exercise Questions

Lingustics_Girl   5192   2 Replies

bio_man

Central to Darwin’s ideas is the observation that __________.

Central to Darwin’s ideas is the observation that __________.

Central to Darwin’s ideas is the observation that __________.

a.  populations have limited potential for growth
b.  creatures within a species all tend to look the same
c.  nature is full of variation
d. 

Salty   3529   3 Replies

alexaDS

Based on this chronology of hominin crafts, we might conclude that

Based on this chronology of hominin crafts, we might conclude that

Based on this chronology of hominin crafts, we might conclude that
 
a.Chauvet cave paintings are older than Oldowan tools
b.humans ate fish before eating meat.
c. dyed clothing and beading arose at the same time in hominin cultur

gon89   2890   N/A

gon89

Standard American English's cultural emphasis in middle-class culture is on words referring to: ...

Standard American English's cultural emphasis in middle-class culture is on words referring to: ...

Standard American English's cultural emphasis in middle-class culture is on words referring to:
 
  a. sports.
  b. weather.
  c. cows and crops.
  d. religious artifacts.
  e. the past (hi

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tammys85   2849   46 Replies

Alyce Baker

humans who have existed from around 30,000 years ago are classified by anthropol

humans who have existed from around 30,000 years ago are classified by anthropol

humans who have existed from around 30,000 years ago are classified by anthropologists as __________.

a. Neandertals
b. modern Homo sapiens
c. Homo ergaster
d. archaic Homo sapiens

ebella18   2776   2 Replies

bio_man

Franz Boas stressed __________ in anthropological work.

Franz Boas stressed __________ in anthropological work.

Franz Boas stressed __________ in anthropological work.
a. evolutionary theory
b. culture change
c. empiricism
d. cross-cultural comparison

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Usher1   2549   26 Replies

Meagan Kelly Hartmann

Forensic anthropologists most commonly work on cases of mass fatalities.

Forensic anthropologists most commonly work on cases of mass fatalities.

Forensic anthropologists most commonly work on cases of mass fatalities.

a.  True
b.  False

Salty   2414   3 Replies

Bachess

One of the behaviors that is completely novel in modern humans is __________.

One of the behaviors that is completely novel in modern humans is __________.

One of the behaviors that is completely novel in modern humans is __________.
 
a. controlled use of fire
b. making stone tools
c. art and ornamentation
d. deliberate burial

gon89   2295   3 Replies

arm5tr0ng

Beth, a paleoanthropologist, has found early primate fossils in a site in East Africa that were aliv

Beth, a paleoanthropologist, has found early primate fossils in a site in East Africa that were aliv

1. Beth, a paleoanthropologist, has found early primate fossils in a site in East Africa that were alive during a time of volcanic activity. How would she date the site?
  A. Ask for potassium argon (KAr) date of some volcanic rocks below a

shuhan330   2276   4 Replies

shuhan330

The Upper Paleolithic tool kit is characterized by a large diversity of ________

The Upper Paleolithic tool kit is characterized by a large diversity of ________

The Upper Paleolithic tool kit is characterized by a large diversity of ______________ types.

 a. individually unique
 b. standardized
 c. good quality
 d. easlily breakable

gon89   2213   2 Replies

gon89

The central misconception in the nature versus nurture debate is

The central misconception in the nature versus nurture debate is

The central misconception in the nature versus nurture debate is:

a. that the interaction between genes and the environment produces phenotype.
b. that there is a clear distinction between the effects of the environment and the effect

gon89   2059   1 Reply

MouthoftheBeast

Today, federal courts uphold the idea that __________.

Today, federal courts uphold the idea that __________.

Today, federal courts uphold the idea that __________.

a.  evolution should not be taught in public schools.
b.  the Old Testament is the most accurate source of information about the Earth’s past.
c.  evolut

Salty   2006   3 Replies

alexaDS

The incest taboo is the minimal __________ rule.

The incest taboo is the minimal __________ rule.

The incest taboo is the minimal __________ rule.
 
  a. marriage
  b. endogamy
  c. exogamy
  d. polygamy

tammys85   1940   1 Reply

karlex

Which flexible pattern of residence is most common among foraging peoples?

Which flexible pattern of residence is most common among foraging peoples?

Which flexible pattern of residence is most common among foraging peoples?
 
  a. ambilocal
 b. avunculocal
  c. matrilocal
 d. patrilocal

missmaggoo   1874   7 Replies

Sara Brock

In general, primates are typified by __________.

In general, primates are typified by __________.

In general, primates are typified by __________.

a.  large brains
b.  a high degree of learned behavior
c.  grasping hands
d.  all of these

Salty   1864   4 Replies

Luis Guzman

Beth, a paleoanthropologist, has found early primate fossils in a site in East A

Beth, a paleoanthropologist, has found early primate fossils in a site in East A

Beth, a paleoanthropologist, has found early primate fossils in a site in East Africa that were alive during a time of volcanic activity. How would she date the site?
  A. Ask for potassium argon (KAr) date of some volcanic rocks below and

shuhan330   1861   N/A

shuhan330

The coordinates 150 E longitude, 89 N latitude are

The coordinates 150 E longitude, 89 N latitude are

The coordinates 150 E longitude, 89 N latitude are
A) near both the International Date Line and the North Pole.
B) near the equator but quite far from the prime meridian.
C) near the North Pole and the prime meridian.
D) near bot

AdrianaW   1844   2 Replies

Grace Gasperi

Population genetics involves the study of __________.

Population genetics involves the study of __________.

Population genetics involves the study of __________.

a.  pedigrees of related individuals
b.  how individuals vary within populations
c.  the evolutionary relationships among species
d.  cells and DNA

Salty   1825   3 Replies

alexaDS

Taiwanese sim-pua marriages do not do as well as other marriages in Taiwan because __________.

Taiwanese sim-pua marriages do not do as well as other marriages in Taiwan because __________.

Taiwanese sim-pua marriages do not do as well as other marriages in Taiwan because  __________.

a.  laws prohibit the practice
b.  the couple was raised together as children
c.  the married couple are brother

Salty   1805   7 Replies

amanda galindo

What is the primary medium humans use for interacting with one another?

What is the primary medium humans use for interacting with one another?

What is the primary medium humans use for interacting with one another?
a. language
b. non-verbal communication
c. gestures
d. symbolism

Usher1   1788   11 Replies

Jarelly Aguilera

In Oman, the typical items served to close neighbors when they visit are __________.Apizza and coca ...

In Oman, the typical items served to close neighbors when they visit are __________.Apizza and coca ...

In Oman, the typical items served to close neighbors when they visit are __________.
A   pizza and coca cola
B   coffee and dates
C   tea and cookies
D   salty snacks
E   cooked food

Piixell   1761   10 Replies

Oliver James

In Africa, fossils resembling modern Homo sapiens appear in the fossil record around __________ year

In Africa, fossils resembling modern Homo sapiens appear in the fossil record around __________ year

In Africa, fossils resembling modern Homo sapiens appear in the fossil record around __________ years ago.
a.  14,000
b.  700,000
c.  150,000
d.  500,000

Salty   1741   3 Replies

alexaDS

The leader of a band __________. Ausually gets his title from his motherBforces band members to ...

The leader of a band __________. Ausually gets his title from his motherBforces band members to ...

The leader of a band __________.
A   usually gets his title from his mother
B   forces band members to follow his directions with song contests
C   is distinguished by certain privileges and property
D   is "first among equals"

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Piixell   1731   33 Replies

Zesane

Which of these is a basic, universal need that anthropologists believe religion may fulfill?

Which of these is a basic, universal need that anthropologists believe religion may fulfill?

Which of these is a basic, universal need that anthropologists believe religion may fulfill?
a.   ancestral continuity
b.   feeling of maturity and control
c.   moral instructions
d.   intellectual understanding

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Mrs_Wabbit   1728   20 Replies

Joshua Chesbrough

Neandertals are known for

Neandertals are known for

Neandertals are known for
 
a. decorative burial
b. making jewelry
c. barbaric behavior
d. strong environmental adaptation

gon89   1721   8 Replies

Tianchen Qin

A taxonomy is made up of discrete units called __________.

A taxonomy is made up of discrete units called __________.

A taxonomy is made up of discrete units called __________.

a.  species
b.  nomenclatures
c.  particles
d.  taxons

Salty   1690   4 Replies

Natalie Rios

Gradualism asserts that __________. (Multiple Choice)

Gradualism asserts that __________. (Multiple Choice)

Gradualism asserts that __________.

a.  species sometimes undergo rapid macroevolutionary change
b.  species slowly transform into other species
c.  gaps in the fossil record cannot be explained
d.  salta

Salty   1690   3 Replies

alexaDS

Critics of English-only argue against it because:

Critics of English-only argue against it because:

Critics of English-only argue against it because:
 
  A) language is significant in the process of unifying a nation.
  B) immigrants are overwhelmed with cultural differences and should not be required to learn a new

tammys85   1668   8 Replies

Olivia Vander Leest

A constraint placed on children is __________.

A constraint placed on children is __________.

A constraint placed on children is __________.
a. they must always be in the presence of an adult
b. they have fewer conversational rights than adults
c. they have no financial power of their own
d. they must find work at the age

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Usher1   1659   14 Replies

Drew Vue

Mutations during meiosis are especially important because they __________.

Mutations during meiosis are especially important because they __________.

Mutations during meiosis are especially important because they __________.

a.  are usually lethal
b.  tend to occur in regulatory genes
c.  are inherited
d.  are more common

Salty   1597   3 Replies

alexaDS

All-male “bachelor” groups may occur in species where __________ exist(s).

All-male “bachelor” groups may occur in species where __________ exist(s).

All-male “bachelor” groups may occur in species where __________ exist(s).

a.  monogamous families
b.  polygynandrous groups
c.  one-male polygyny
d.  fission-fusion polygyny

Salty   1590   3 Replies

alexaDS

Among the low-income African Americans with whom Carol Stack did research, an important basis of ...

Among the low-income African Americans with whom Carol Stack did research, an important basis of ...

Among the low-income African Americans with whom Carol Stack did research, an important basis of economic survival is the creation of social bonds through __________.
A   monetary exchanges
B   shared childcare
C   friendship
D   all of t

Piixell   1590   8 Replies

tiffany charity1

Why are foraging societies more able than other groups to emphasize individual initiative in childre

Why are foraging societies more able than other groups to emphasize individual initiative in childre

Why are foraging societies more able than other groups to emphasize individual initiative in children?
a.   Departure from routine cannot cause much damage to a food supply that has to be collected daily.
b.   Foraging people choose their leade

Mrs_Wabbit   1582   6 Replies

isabelleuwu

While elites in state societies control resources, production, and surplus just as chiefs do, a diff

While elites in state societies control resources, production, and surplus just as chiefs do, a diff

While elites in state societies control resources, production, and surplus just as chiefs do, a difference between them is __________.
a. chiefs personally own all of these economic systems
b. elites pay taxes rather than tribute
c. el

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Usher1   1577   22 Replies

Jordyn Edwinson

As evidenced by Stonehenge, the surplus food and energy from improved agriculture supported

As evidenced by Stonehenge, the surplus food and energy from improved agriculture supported

As evidenced by Stonehenge, the surplus food and energy from improved agriculture supported
A) exchange.
B) religious activity.
C) trade specialization.
D) social complexity.

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ErtugrulBEKTIK   1563   16 Replies

Eliza Christopher

Today biological anthropologists prefer to use the term rather than race.

Today biological anthropologists prefer to use the term rather than race.

Today biological anthropologists prefer to use the term        rather than race.

a.  population
b.  ethnic group
c.  deme
d.  species

Salty   1545   3 Replies

alexaDS

The idea of __________ asserts that some evolutionary changes may not even involve intermediate form

The idea of __________ asserts that some evolutionary changes may not even involve intermediate form

The idea of __________ asserts that some evolutionary changes may not even involve intermediate forms.

a.  saltation
b.  punctuated equilibrium
c.  gradualism
d.  anagenesis

Salty   1539   3 Replies

alexaDS

Ndebele women healers use what technique for divination?

Ndebele women healers use what technique for divination?

Ndebele women healers use what technique for divination?
 
  a. reading entrails after sacrificing an animal
 b. reading tea leaves at the bottom of a cup
 c. reading how bones land when thrown
 d. reading the way

Mediademics   1536   8 Replies

Sam Reynolds1

Jane Goodall revolutionized the study of non-human primates by__________.

Jane Goodall revolutionized the study of non-human primates by__________.

Jane Goodall revolutionized the study of non-human primates by__________.

a.  spending long periods of time in the field
b. conducting hormonal studies using hormones extracted from feces and urine
c.  capturing and stu

Salty   1528   3 Replies

alexaDS

Traits that occur as a continuum in a population are likely to be due to __________.

Traits that occur as a continuum in a population are likely to be due to __________.

Traits that occur as a continuum in a population are likely to be due to __________.

a.  X-linked disorders
b.  polygenic inheritance
c.  single gene effect
d.  none of these

Salty   1523   3 Replies

alexaDS