​A Functioning Whole, Composed of Both the Natural Environment and All

question 61

Multiple Choice

​A functioning whole, composed of both the natural environment and all the organisms living within it, is called:

• A)​culture
• B)​cultural adaptation
• C)​cultural ecology
• D)​ecosystem

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Definitions:

Racial Culture

The shared beliefs, practices, and customs associated with a particular racial or ethnic group.

Multicultural

Relating to, or constituting several cultural or ethnic groups within a society.

Ethnicity

A social group that shares a common and distinctive culture, religion, language, or the like, often rooted in shared geographical origin or cultural heritage.

Alternative Healthcare

Therapeutic practices that are not currently considered part of conventional medical treatment, such as acupuncture, herbalism, and homeopathy.