The Discovery of ____________ in Polynesia Indicates That Heyerdahl May

question 1

Multiple Choice

The discovery of ____________ in Polynesia indicates that Heyerdahl may have been correct in his theory about Peruvian voyagers across the Pacific.

• A) Maize (corn)
• B) Sweet potato
• C) Coconut
• D) Guava

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Definitions:

Fatty Acid

Carboxylic acids with a long aliphatic chain, which can be either saturated or unsaturated, and are a key component of lipids in the diet.

Carnauba Wax

A hard, natural wax obtained from the leaves of the carnauba palm, used in a wide range of products including car waxes, polishes, and cosmetics.

Paraffin Wax

A soft, colorless solid derived from petroleum, coal, or oil shale that's used in candles, cosmetics, and for waterproofing.

IR Stretch

Infrared absorption by a molecule caused by the stretching vibrations of bonds, typically used in spectroscopy to identify functional groups.