Stable Isotope Samples from Human Skeletons at Two Sites near the Danube

question 23

Multiple Choice

Stable isotope samples from human skeletons at two sites near the Danube River show that between 60% and 85% of those ancient people's diet came from

• A) meat and cultivated plants.
• B) marginal farming.
• C) aquatic sources.
• D) agricultural products.

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Definitions:

Zygomatic Arch

The bony arch on the side of the skull forming the prominence of the cheek, connecting the zygomatic bone to the temporal bone.

Temporomandibular Joint

The hinge joint that connects the jaw to the temporal bones of the skull, allowing movement for chewing and talking.

Occipital Bone

A cranial bone located at the back and lower part of the skull which houses the occipital lobes of the brain.

Anterior Fontanel

The largest soft spot on a baby's skull, located at the top front, which allows for growth of the brain and skull during an infant's first year.