Jared Diamond's Explanation of the Collapse of Rwandan Society

question 61

Multiple Choice

Jared Diamond's explanation of the collapse of Rwandan society:

• A) focuses on ethnic rivalries that remain in Rwanda
• B) emphasizes cultural and political explanations and minimizes environmental factors
• C) emphasizes environmental factors and minimizes political and cultural factors
• D) focuses on political instability
• E) is universally hailed as a model for understanding the problems facing less developed societies

Explain the concept of canalization in human development.

Determine the influences of genetic and environmental factors on child development.

Understand the concept of price elasticity of demand and how to calculate it using the midpoint formula.

Recognize the impact of supply and demand changes on market outcomes.

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Definitions:

Melanin

A dark pigment present in many animals; contributes to the color of the skin.

Lignin

A complex organic polymer deposited in the cell walls of many plants, making them rigid and woody, and contributing to the structural integrity of the plant.

Parenchyma Cells

Fundamental tissue composed of thin-walled cells that function in photosynthesis, storage, and as the bulk of ground and vascular tissues.

Starch Grains

Microscopic granules consisting of starch, stored as an energy reserve within the cells of plants, especially within tubers and seeds.