You Would Contact a Paleopathologist If the Skeleton You Just

question 7

Multiple Choice

You would contact a paleopathologist if the skeleton you just found __________.

• A) seemed to have recently suffered from a blow to the head
• B) may have signs of infectious disease
• C) may be that of an extinct hominin
• D) may be that of a non-human primate

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Definitions:

Tectonic Activity

The movement and interaction of the Earth's lithospheric plates, which can result in earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the creation of mountain ranges.

Tidal Forces

The gravitational forces exerted by celestial bodies, leading to the rise and fall of the sea levels on Earth.

Lunar Highlands

The lighter, heavily cratered regions of the Moon, which are elevated several kilometers above the darker, smooth maria.

Heavily Cratered

Having a large number of craters, typically referring to a planetary surface impacted by meteorites or asteroids.