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Which of the following areas did mid-1800s physical anthropology primarily focus on?
Which of the following areas did mid-1800s physical anthropology primarily focus on?
- Linguistics
- Sociology
- Archaeology
- Anatomy (correct)
What were some issues with early physical anthropology?
What were some issues with early physical anthropology?
- Races as fixed entities (correct)
- Evolutionary biology
- Environmental influences considered
- Scientific design
How are racial categories typically characterized?
How are racial categories typically characterized?
- By geographic areas
- By continuous variation
- By discrete traits (correct)
- By overlapping suites of traits
What term describes the gradual change in the frequency of a trait from one geographic area to another?
What term describes the gradual change in the frequency of a trait from one geographic area to another?
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Which classification did Carolus Linnaeus include humans in?
Which classification did Carolus Linnaeus include humans in?
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