Why Is Physical Anthropology Considered an Interdisciplinary Science

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Multiple Choice

Why is physical anthropology considered an interdisciplinary science?

• A)A specific set of disciplines,including anatomy and linguistic studies,are required of all students who intend to go into this discipline.
• B)Compared to other areas of science,physical anthropology is one of the largest fields.
• C)Physical anthropologists often incorporate other fields of study such as chemistry or geology to facilitate their research.
• D)Physical anthropology comprises four different branches: bioanthropology,archaeology,cultural anthropology,and linguistics.

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