What did Franz Boas find in his study of the head shape of immigrants?
A) The head shape of second-generation immigrants of different groups were more similar to each other than to their parents, indicating some influence of the environment on head shape.
B) Children's head shapes were almost identical to their parents', indicating that head shape is a highly heritable trait.
C) There is no relationship to either biology or to the environment in terms of head shape.
D) Variation in head shape is greater among Italian immigrants than among German immigrants.

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In his study of the head shape of immigrants, Franz Boas found that the head shape of second-generation immigrants of different groups were more similar to each other than to their parents, indicating some influence of the environment on head shape. This supports answer choice A. B is incorrect because Boas found variation in head shape between parents and their children. C is incorrect because Boas did find a relationship between head shape and the environment. D is incorrect because the article does not mention specific differences in head shape between Italian and German immigrants.

What Did Franz Boas Find in His Study of the Head