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Question #1
The biocultural approach looks at the interaction of which three things?,,
A.
culture, biology and the physical environment
B.
biology, the physical environment and DNA
C.
culture, biology and history
D.
primates, humans and DNA
Question #2
Evolution does not equal progress,,
A.
False
B.
True
Question #3
One of the 7 big evets in human evolution is bipedalism,,
A.
Absense of diastema and canines do not sharpen when humans open and close their mouths
B.
walking upright on two feet
C.
organization, long distance, use of tools
D.
Animals communicate, but not with as much diversity as humans
Question #4
What is Non-honing chewing?,,
A.
Absense of diastema and canines do not sharpen when humans open and close their mouths
B.
Animals communicate, but not with as much diversity as humans
C.
walking upright on two feet
D.
It gets larger and moves forward
Question #5
What is speech?,,
A.
Animals communicate, but not with as much diversity as humans
B.
Originating between 11,000 and 10,000 years ago
C.
products of culture, from stone tools to houses. Humans are dependent on these for survival
D.
walking upright on two feet
Question #6
What is material culture?,,
A.
organization, long distance, use of tools
B.
products of culture, from stone tools to houses. Humans are dependent on these for survival
C.
Animals communicate, but not with as much diversity as humans
D.
Absense of diastema and canines do not sharpen when humans open and close their mouths
Question #7
What is hunting? ,,
A.
Animals communicate, but not with as much diversity as humans
B.
Originating between 11,000 and 10,000 years ago
C.
organization, long distance, use of tools
D.
walking upright on two feet
Question #8
What is domesticated food?,,
A.
organization, long distance, use of tools
B.
It gets larger and moves forward
C.
Originating between 11,000 and 10,000 years ago
D.
products of culture, from stone tools to houses. Humans are dependent on these for survival
Question #9
What is brain size and position?,,
A.
Animals communicate, but not with as much diversity as humans
B.
Absense of diastema and canines do not sharpen when humans open and close their mouths
C.
walking upright on two feet
D.
It gets larger and moves forward
Question #10
What is the scientific method?,,
A.
An empirical research method where data are gathered using observations. Hypotheses are formed and tested to draw conclusions.
B.
It is based on a hunch or faith that someone has about something.
C.
It is a method that scientists use, but they keep it secret!
D.
An approach that relies on the data gathered by scientists. But it is not repeatable or testable.
Question #11
What are facts?,,
A.
Verifiable truth
B.
A set of hypothesis that have been tested numerous times
C.
It is based on a hunch or faith that someone has about something.
D.
It is a method that scientists use, but they keep it secret!
Question #12
What is a hypothesis?,,
A.
A set of hypothesis that have been tested numerous times
B.
the why
C.
Verifiable truth
D.
An approach that relies on the data gathered by scientists. But it is not repeatable or testable.
Question #13
What is a theory?,,
A.
Verifiable truth
B.
culture, biology and the physical environment
C.
A set of hypothesis that have been tested numerous times
D.
the why
Question #14
What was the debate about the macaque in the intro video lecture?,,
A.
The macaque's environment was being torn down by loggers and people looking to expand their homes. Who has the right to land?
B.
The macaque took a selfie. Who owned the copyright?
C.
The macaque was being abused. Who would help him?
D.
The macaque's photo was being used to sell products that were harmful to the environment.
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