When people are perceived as sharing physical characteristics such as skin color, this is known as a(n)
A) heritage.
B) ethnicity.
C) society.
D) race.

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When people are perceived as sharing physical characteristics such as skin color, this is known as race. Heritage refers to cultural characteristics passed down through generations, ethnicity refers to shared cultural traits, and society is a broader term that encompasses a group of people living together in a defined geographical area, sharing cultural and social norms.

When People Are Perceived as Sharing Physical Characteristics Such as Skin