Which of the Following Statements Best Explains the Differences in Life

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best explains the differences in life expectancy between "developed" and less developed nations?

• A)More war occurs in developed nations.
• B)People in more developed nations are more likely to survive childhood diseases and parasites.
• C)Modern medicine isn't used at all in less developed nations.
• D)There are more famines in developed nations.
• E)The more developed nations are located in more favorable climates.

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Bipedally

Walking on two feet as the primary form of locomotion, characteristic of humans and their ancestors.

Hominoids

A taxonomic group of primates that includes apes and humans, characterized by higher intelligence and more complex social structures compared to other primates.

Anthropoids

The suborder of primates that includes New World monkeys, Old World monkeys, and apes (including humans).

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Pertaining to taxonomy, the science of classification, especially in biology for the classification of organisms into a systematic framework such as kingdoms, phyla, and species based on shared characteristics and genetic heritage.