The Panda's Elongated Wrist Bone or "Thumb" Would Be Explained

question 37

Multiple Choice

The panda's elongated wrist bone or "thumb" would be explained by Lamarck's theory in which of the following ways?

• A) Some pandas acquired "thumbs" through strenuous activity and then produced offspring with the same characteristic.
• B) Some pandas had "thumbs" of different lengths, and in a new environment, those with longer "thumbs" were better able to survive and produce offspring.
• C) Some pandas acquired "thumbs" through strenuous activity and were better able to survive.
• D) Some pandas had longer "thumbs" and were able to produce offspring.

Define and understand the significance of replacement level in demography.

Explain the stages of the demographic transition theory, and critically evaluate the evidence supporting and contradicting this model.

Compare and contrast the viewpoints of Malthus and Marx on overpopulation, understanding their historical and theoretical contexts.

Understand the role and methods of demographers in studying populations.

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