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What distinguishes modern man from other organisms in human evolution?
What distinguishes modern man from other organisms in human evolution?
- Brain size and cognitive abilities (correct)
- Physical strength and agility
- Ability to camouflage in the environment
- Speed and hunting skills
What is the primary cause of the dangerous decline in global biodiversity?
What is the primary cause of the dangerous decline in global biodiversity?
- Alien invasions
- Increased volcanic activity
- Climate change (correct)
- Natural disasters
How many mass extinctions have been recorded in evolutionary history?
How many mass extinctions have been recorded in evolutionary history?
- Seven
- Five (correct)
- Three
- Ten
What reinforces the fact that human life is dependent on the preservation of diverse ecosystems?
What reinforces the fact that human life is dependent on the preservation of diverse ecosystems?
What is a key argument against promoting genetic engineering according to the text?
What is a key argument against promoting genetic engineering according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a part of modern genetic engineering?
Which of the following is NOT a part of modern genetic engineering?
Why is gene therapy considered an example of the boons of science for human existence?
Why is gene therapy considered an example of the boons of science for human existence?
If earth and mars originated similarly, why might there not be organisms on Mars like on Earth?
If earth and mars originated similarly, why might there not be organisms on Mars like on Earth?
Which category includes humans, chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, gibbons, and monkeys?
Which category includes humans, chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, gibbons, and monkeys?
What is a key characteristic of organisms belonging to the group Hominoidea?
What is a key characteristic of organisms belonging to the group Hominoidea?
Which of the mentioned hominids is associated with making weapons from stones and bone pieces?
Which of the mentioned hominids is associated with making weapons from stones and bone pieces?
How are Anthropoidea, Cercopithecoidea, and Hominoidea related to each other in terms of evolutionary proximity to humans?
How are Anthropoidea, Cercopithecoidea, and Hominoidea related to each other in terms of evolutionary proximity to humans?
