The Cross-Cultural Misunderstanding Experienced Between Lee and the !Kung Occurred

question 25

Multiple Choice

The cross-cultural misunderstanding experienced between Lee and the !Kung occurred over

• A) the cultural meaning of the gift of an ox.
• B) the way Lee gave them the ox.
• C) the cultural meaning of oxen.
• D) the poor condition of the ox.

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Definitions:

Sympatric Speciation

The process of speciation that occurs when a new species evolves from a single ancestral species while inhabiting the same geographic region.

Selection Against

A process in natural selection where certain traits decrease an organism's chances of survival and reproduction in a specific environment.

Light-Colored Butterflies

Butterflies with lighter pigmentation, which may have advantages in certain environments, such as reflecting solar radiation.

Allopatric Speciation

The process of speciation that occurs when biological populations of the same species become isolated from each other to an extent that prevents or interferes with genetic interchange.