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What is the main focus of biological anthropology?
What is the main focus of biological anthropology?
- Examination of fossils and historical artifacts
- Investigation of psychological human behaviors
- Study of social and cultural behaviors
- Analysis of human evolution and biological changes (correct)
What do biological anthropologists examine in order to understand human evolution?
What do biological anthropologists examine in order to understand human evolution?
- Fossils and prehistoric remains (correct)
- Genetic variations and adaptability
- Social and cultural developments
- Historical documents and artifacts
What is one of the ways biological anthropologists study human evolution?
What is one of the ways biological anthropologists study human evolution?
- By analyzing genetic variations
- By examining ancient civilizations
- By investigating ancient languages
- By studying current primate species (correct)
What is a research area that biological anthropologists focus on?
What is a research area that biological anthropologists focus on?
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What is one of the aspects of human biology that biological anthropologists study?
What is one of the aspects of human biology that biological anthropologists study?
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Biological Anthropology
- Examines biological and behavioral aspects of the human species and its evolution
- Explores the relationships between physical developments, such as skeletal changes or genetic constitution, and social and cultural behaviors throughout history
Areas of Focus
- Human evolution and origins of the species through fossil and prehistoric remains
- Genetic variation and biological adaptation of human populations to different environments
- Study of present-day primates to understand evolutionary origins
- Biological causes of human behavior, including:
- Diet and nutrition
- Reproduction
- Growth and development
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