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Question
1. The Monte Verde site_____.
is located in Chile
represents a costal migration pattern
shows that humans got to the Americas earlier than we thought
All of these are true
2. The term evolution refers to
changes in allele frequencies from one generation to the next
ongoing biological processes, including genetic changes within populations
the process of speciation
All of these are true
3. What is a scientific theory?
A mathematical formula used to explain natural phenomena in the known universe
An explanation for a phenomena repeatedly confirmed through experiment or observation
A provisional explanation of a phenomenon
An idea or speculation
4. Neanderthal crania are characterized by which of the following?
a large nasal opening and an occipital "bun"
A flat surface in the back of the skull
the absence of brow ridges and the presence of a chin
a vertical forehead like that seen in modern humans
5. Why was the domestication of oxen important?
They have more nutritious meat than cows, thus providing added sustenance during lean seasons
They could plow many acres of land, bringing wealth to the farmer due to surplus production
None of these are true
They were bred to have a very docile temperament
6. Extinction events have been attributed to which of the following?
climate change (e.g. ice ages)
All of these are true
asteroid collisions
humans
7. Which of the following statements is FALSE, regarding natural selection?
Environmental context determines whether a trait is beneficial
Species produce offspring at a slower rate than food supplies increase
Traits are inherited and passed down to the next generation
There is biological variation in all species
8. Homo floresiensis _____.
may have evolved due to gene flow
may have evolved due to genetic isolation
all of the above
is a living primate, native to Madagascar
9. Which of these hominins were found outside of Africa?
Homo habilis
Homo erectus
Australopithecus ghari
None of the above
10. The oldest known modern Homo sapiens dates back to 200 kya in Ethiopia and is called _____.
Cro-Magnon 1
Omo 1
Skuhl 2
Flores 7
11. One universal and well-accepted way of explaining the origins of agriculture is_____.
social factors like co-dependence and inequality
drastic climate change that occurred post-ice age
humans had improved health conditions versus foraging
none of the above
12. What is an atlatl?
A type of waterfowl hunted by Neandertals
Another name for archaic Homo sapiens fossils
An Upper Paleolithic spear thrower
A type of stone tool used for digging up tubers
13. The skeleton of a four year old found in Lagar Velho, Portugal is unique because it may represent_____.
the earliest hominin to be found in Europe
first evidence for ritual cannibalism
the first deliberate burial by a hominin
human/Neanderthal interbreeding
14. Which hoiminin is the first to show evidence for making temporary homes and exploiting marine life?
Homo heidelbergensis
Homo habilis
Homo floresiensis
Homo erectus
15. _____ is used as an explanation for the evolution and distribution of Homo sapiens, according to the Multiregional hypothesis.
Founder's effect
Mitochondrial DNA
Gene flow
Displacement by African Homo sapiens