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Biological Anthropology

Description: This quiz covers various aspects of Biological Anthropology, including human evolution, primatology, and human variation.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of hominins?

  1. Bipedalism

  2. Large brain size

  3. Opposable thumbs

  4. Quadrupedal locomotion


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hominins are characterized by bipedalism, large brain size, and opposable thumbs, while quadrupedal locomotion is a characteristic of other primates.

Which of the following is the closest living relative to humans?

  1. Chimpanzees

  2. Bonobos

  3. Gorillas

  4. Orangutans


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chimpanzees and bonobos are the closest living relatives to humans, sharing over 98% of their DNA.

What is the term for the study of non-human primates?

  1. Primatology

  2. Anthropology

  3. Zoology

  4. Ecology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Primatology is the study of non-human primates, including their behavior, ecology, and evolution.

Which of the following is NOT a type of human variation?

  1. Genetic variation

  2. Phenotypic variation

  3. Behavioral variation

  4. Cultural variation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cultural variation is not a type of human variation, as it is learned rather than inherited.

What is the term for the process by which humans have evolved over time?

  1. Natural selection

  2. Artificial selection

  3. Genetic drift

  4. Mutation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Natural selection is the process by which humans have evolved over time, as individuals with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce.

Which of the following is NOT a type of hominin fossil?

  1. Australopithecus afarensis

  2. Homo erectus

  3. Homo neanderthalensis

  4. Homo floresiensis


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Homo floresiensis is not a type of hominin fossil, as it is a recently discovered species of human that lived on the island of Flores in Indonesia.

What is the term for the study of human evolution?

  1. Paleoanthropology

  2. Archaeology

  3. Geology

  4. Ecology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Paleoanthropology is the study of human evolution, including the fossil record and the behavior of early humans.

Which of the following is NOT a type of primate?

  1. Monkeys

  2. Apes

  3. Lemurs

  4. Tarsiers


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tarsiers are not primates, but are a separate group of mammals known as prosimians.

What is the term for the study of human variation?

  1. Human variation studies

  2. Anthropometry

  3. Genetics

  4. Evolutionary biology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Human variation studies is the study of human variation, including genetic, phenotypic, and behavioral variation.

Which of the following is NOT a type of human adaptation?

  1. Lactose tolerance

  2. High-altitude adaptation

  3. Sickle cell anemia

  4. Intelligence


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Intelligence is not a type of human adaptation, as it is a complex trait that is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors.

What is the term for the process by which humans have spread to all parts of the world?

  1. Migration

  2. Colonization

  3. Dispersal

  4. Expansion


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dispersal is the process by which humans have spread to all parts of the world, as individuals and groups have moved from one place to another.

Which of the following is NOT a type of human diet?

  1. Omnivorous

  2. Herbivorous

  3. Carnivorous

  4. Frugivorous


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Humans are not carnivorous, as they consume both plant and animal foods.

What is the term for the study of human behavior?

  1. Behavioral anthropology

  2. Cultural anthropology

  3. Social anthropology

  4. Psychological anthropology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Behavioral anthropology is the study of human behavior, including the evolution of human behavior and the cultural and environmental factors that influence it.

Which of the following is NOT a type of human social organization?

  1. Bands

  2. Tribes

  3. Chiefdoms

  4. States


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

States are not a type of human social organization, as they are a relatively recent development in human history.

What is the term for the study of human language?

  1. Linguistic anthropology

  2. Cultural anthropology

  3. Social anthropology

  4. Psychological anthropology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Linguistic anthropology is the study of human language, including the structure of language, the evolution of language, and the relationship between language and culture.

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