Question 1

Age of the Oklahoma City bones was determined by all EXCEPT&#10;A)dental eruption and development.&#10;B)epiphyseal union.&#10;C)cranial suture closure.&#10;D)pubic symphysis.

Accepted Answer

The age of bones is typically determined by dental eruption, epiphyseal union, and cranial suture closure, but not by the pubic symphysis, which is used to estimate age in adults, not in the context of the Oklahoma City bones.

Question 2

If we compare the daily routines of people in modern industrial societies to nonindustrial cultures and tropical nonhumans we might conclude that&#10;A)we get up too early.&#10;B)we work too late at night.&#10;C)we should take a break just about the time we normally have lunch.&#10;D)we sleep too much.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that taking a mid-day break or siesta is common in nonindustrial cultures and can actually increase productivity and reduce stress. Therefore, we could benefit from taking a break around lunchtime instead of pushing through the day without a break. The other options are not necessarily supported by research and may vary depending on individual preferences and circumstances.

Question 3

The age of the &#34;Ice Man&#34; was calculated using carbon-14 tests on&#10;A)his body.&#10;B)his clothing.&#10;C)his metal tools.&#10;D)his stone tools.

Accepted Answer

The age of the "Ice Man" was calculated using carbon-14 tests on his body. This is because carbon-14 dating can only be done on once-living materials, such as bones or tissue, and not on non-organic materials like clothing or tools.

Question 4

African Americans have a 40 to 50 percent greater chance of suffering from high blood pressure than do Nigerians.This is probably due to all the following EXCEPT&#10;A)tendency to be overweight.&#10;B)lack of exercise.&#10;C)genetic differences.&#10;D)high salt intake.

Accepted Answer

The statement suggests that the difference in incidence of high blood pressure between African Americans and Nigerians is probably not due to genetic differences since both groups are of African descent. The other options (A, B, and D) could be factors contributing to the higher incidence of high blood pressure in African Americans.

Question 5

The application of anthropological techniques of skeletal identification and interpretation to legal matters is&#10;A)applied anthropology.&#10;B)human osteology.&#10;C)paleoanthropology.&#10;D)forensic anthropology.

Accepted Answer

The application of anthropological techniques of skeletal identification and interpretation to legal matters is specifically known as forensic anthropology. Forensic anthropologists use their knowledge of human osteology to identify and analyze skeletal remains in order to assist law enforcement agencies in solving crimes and identifying victims. Therefore, option D is the best choice.

Question 6

The &#34;Ice Man&#34; was not particularly healthy,but which of following ailments is there NO evidence for?&#10;A)cancer&#10;B)hardening of the arteries&#10;C)malnutrition and intestinal parasites&#10;D)death by physical trauma

Accepted Answer

There is no evidence that the "Ice Man," also known as Ötzi, had cancer. However, studies and examinations have shown that he did suffer from hardening of the arteries, malnutrition, intestinal parasites, and ultimately, he died from physical trauma.

Question 7

Comparing child rearing practices in several cultures,James McKenna concluded that&#10;A)children are better off sleeping alone as soon as possible.&#10;B)children learn to speak earlier if they sleep with their parents.&#10;C)parents are psychologically better off if their children sleep in another room.&#10;D)sleeping with their parents may help prevent children from dying of SIDS.

Accepted Answer

James McKenna concluded that sleeping with parents in the same bed or room may help prevent SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) in children. This is based on his research on various cultures where co-sleeping is prevalent, and where SIDS is relatively rare. While he did not conclude that all parents should co-sleep with their children, he did suggest that it is a viable option for preventing SIDS.

Question 8

The famous &#34;Ice Man&#34; found in the Alps was determined to have died how long ago?&#10;A)1,000 years&#10;B)5,300 years&#10;C)10,000 years&#10;D)15,000 years

Accepted Answer

The famous "Ice Man" found in the Alps was determined to have died around 5,300 years ago, based on radiocarbon dating of his remains.

Question 9

Hunter-gatherer societies have a lower incidence of all the following ailments EXCEPT&#10;A)heart disease.&#10;B)hypertension.&#10;C)colon cancer.&#10;D)infectious diseases.

Accepted Answer

Hunter-gatherer societies typically have a lower incidence of heart disease, hypertension, and colon cancer due to their active lifestyle and diet. However, they may have a higher incidence of infectious diseases due to lack of modern medical care and exposure to natural environments.

Question 10

In the Oklahoma City case of the missing young girls,Clyde Snow determined that the bones found were buried recently for all the following reasons EXCEPT&#10;A)they still had a greasy texture.&#10;B)there were no signs of weathering.&#10;C)there was still a great deal of soft tissue connected to them.&#10;D)there were no marks left by the gnawing of rodents.

Accepted Answer

This statement is the opposite of what Clyde Snow determined. The presence of a great deal of soft tissue connected to the bones would indicate that they had not been buried recently.

Question 11

Forensic anthropology is&#10;A)the anthropological study of legal systems.&#10;B)the application of human osteology to legal matters.&#10;C)the use of anthropological data by debating (forensic)clubs and societies.&#10;D)performing of autopsies on recently deceased humans to determine cause of death.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

The exercise programs of people in hunter-gather populations are generally better than our exercise programs because they are&#10;A)more intense.&#10;B)less intense.&#10;C)more varied.&#10;D)not dependent upon mechanical devices.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The exercise programs of people in hunter-gather...

Question 13

The sex of the bones found in the Oklahoma City case of the missing girls was determined by&#10;A)cranial features.&#10;B)pelvic features.&#10;C)the dental eruption patterns.&#10;D)clothing found with the bones.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The sex of the bones found in...

Question 14

The &#34;Ice Man&#34; was about how old when he died?&#10;A)in his teens&#10;B)late 20s or 30s&#10;C)around 50 or a bit younger&#10;D)a senior citizen

Accepted Answer

The answer of The &#34;Ice Man&#34; was about how old...

Question 15

Global warming is predicted to result in all the following EXCEPT&#10;A)melting of polar ice caps.&#10;B)increased rainfall and overall humidity.&#10;C)coastal flooding.&#10;D)spread of diseases.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Global warming is predicted to result in...

Deck 14: Biological Anthropology and Todays World